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HB 1440

Suicide prevention materials.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Andrade and 3 co-sponsors

Indiana school mandate requires evidence-based suicide prevention materials and education in curricula to help identify and support at-risk students.

First reading: referred to Committee on Education
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Bill Summary · HB 1440

Legislative bill overview

HB 1440 requires Indiana schools to develop and implement suicide prevention materials and educational programs. The bill mandates that schools incorporate evidence-based suicide prevention content into their curricula and make resources available to students and staff.

Why is this important

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people, and early intervention through school-based education can help identify at-risk individuals and provide critical resources. Schools are key settings where trained staff can reach students during vulnerable periods and connect them with mental health support services.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may face unfunded mandates requiring curriculum development, staff training, and material creation without corresponding budget allocations
  • Content specificity: Disagreement may arise over what constitutes "evidence-based" materials and whether specific approaches (screening protocols, crisis hotlines, peer support) should be prescribed or left to local discretion
  • Parental notification and consent: Questions about whether parents should be informed of or can opt their children out of suicide prevention education
  • Training requirements: Unclear whether the bill mandates staff training on how to deliver suicide prevention content and respond to disclosures

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

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