HEALTH CURRICULA:  SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS

House Bill 5059

Sponsor:  Rep. Chris Ward

Committee:  Education

Complete to 10-3-03

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5059 AS INTRODUCED 9-23-03

         House Bill 5059 would amend the Revised School Code to encourage the board of a school district, or the board of directors of a public school academy, to include in the school curriculum, age-appropriate instruction about the warning signs and risk factors for suicide and depression.

         MCL 380.1171

Analyst:  J. Hunault

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.