Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 15-1656

Current through L. 2024, ch. 259

Section 15-1656 - Suicide prevention training programs; requirements

Each teacher, school counselor or school social worker training program in this state shall develop or adopt evidenced-based instruction on suicide awareness and prevention and provide that instruction to all teacher, school counselor and school social worker candidates in the respective training program. The instruction shall include:

1. Training in suicide prevention.

2. Training to identify the warning signs of suicidal behavior in adolescents and teens.

3. Appropriate intervention and referral techniques.

A.R.S. § 15-1656

Amended by L. 2020, ch. 82,s. 2, eff. 8/25/2020.

Added by L. 2019, ch. 199,s. 2, eff. 8/27/2019.