Suicide prevention training programs; requirements

A.R.S. § 15-1656 — under School Employee Training.

A.R.S. § 15-1656

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.