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HB 392

SCHOOLS: Provides relative to requirements for posting suicide hotline information on school websites and student ID cards

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow and 41 co-sponsors

Louisiana schools must display suicide prevention hotline information on websites and student ID cards to improve crisis resource access for struggling youth.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 392

Legislative bill overview

HB 392 requires Louisiana schools to display suicide prevention hotline information on their websites and include it on student identification cards. The bill mandates that schools provide easy access to crisis resources for students who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health emergencies.

Why is this important

Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, and quick access to crisis resources can be life-saving. Making hotline information highly visible on school platforms where students regularly interact increases the likelihood that struggling students will reach out for help during critical moments.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools must update websites and reprinting student ID cards annually or when replaced could create budget burdens, particularly for under-resourced districts
  • Privacy concerns: Placing suicide hotline information on physical ID cards visible to peers could stigmatize students or cause social distress if peers notice the information
  • Effectiveness questions: Some argue that simply posting information has limited impact without accompanying mental health infrastructure, counselor availability, and follow-up support systems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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