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Bill Summary · HF 1412

Summary of HF 1412 (Session 2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Suicide prevention curriculum funding provided, and money appropriated.

Purpose and intent

HF 1412 seeks to advance suicide prevention efforts in Minnesota by mandating the provision of a suicide prevention curriculum and allocating state funds to support implementation, expansion, or enhancement of that curriculum. The bill appears designed to ensure schools or affiliated entities have access to structured instructional materials and funding to deliver age-appropriate suicide prevention education.

Key provisions and changes (highlights)

  • Curriculum provision: Requires the establishment, adoption, or delivery of a suicide prevention curriculum. The specific content, grade levels, and delivery methods would be determined by the bill's enacted language, likely aligning with evidence-based practices and recommended guidelines for suicide prevention education.
  • Funding authorization/appropriation: Money appropriated for the purpose of funding the curriculum. This includes state dollars allocated to cover development, procurement, teacher training, materials, and related program costs. The exact amounts would be specified in the enacted version or appropriations bill accompanying HF 1412.
  • Implementation timeline (potential): The bill will typically specify effective dates for when districts or schools must implement the curriculum, and when funds become available or must be spent. The precise timeline would be in the text, including any phased rollout or pilot periods.
  • Oversight/ administration (potential): Provisions may address program administration, grant mechanisms, reporting requirements, and accountability measures to ensure funds are used for suicide prevention curriculum purposes and to monitor outcomes.

Who is affected

  • Schools and districts: Primary implementation entities responsible for delivering the curriculum to students. This could affect instructional planning, teacher training, and integration with existing health or social-emotional learning programs.
  • Students: All or specified grade levels intended to receive suicide prevention education.
  • Educators and school staff: Providers of instruction and facilitators of discussions around mental health awareness, warning signs, how to seek help, and how to respond to at-risk peers.
  • School districts’ budget processes: Allocation and use of appropriated funds for curriculum development, materials, and professional development.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referrals: HF 1412 was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee, indicating a focus on health-related funding and policy implications.
  • Author and sponsor lineage: The bill has multiple co-sponsors and has seen additions of authors over several weeks in early 2025, signaling bipartisan interest and collaborative support.
  • Next steps (as of filing): After committee consideration, the bill would move to the floor for a full vote, potentially followed by reconciliation with any companion bills or the Senate counterpart, and then to the governor for signature or veto. Specific dates would be determined by the legislative calendar.

Notes and considerations

  • The exact dollar amounts, eligible recipients (e.g., all districts vs. select districts), and curriculum standards are important details that would be defined in the bill’s text and any accompanying appropriations or policy provisions.
  • Implementation effectiveness will depend on the clarity of curriculum standards, professional development for educators, and mechanisms for monitoring and reporting outcomes related to suicide prevention.

If you’d like, I can extract the exact fiscal figures, dates, and specific program requirements from the bill’s text once it’s available.

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

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