Idaho Code
Chapter 1 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Section 33-136 - SUICIDE PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS.

33-136. SUICIDE PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS. (1) The state board of education shall adopt rules supporting suicide awareness and prevention training each year for public school personnel. This training may be provided within the framework of existing in-service training programs offered by the state board of education and the state department of education or as part of professional development activities.
(2)(a) The state board of education and state department of education shall, in consultation with the state department of health and welfare, education and health care stakeholders, and suicide prevention experts, develop a list of approved training materials to fulfill the requirements of this section.
(b) Approved materials shall include training on how to identify appropriate mental health services, both within the school and the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.
(c) Approved materials may include programs that can be completed through self-review of suitable suicide prevention materials.
(3)(a) Each public school district shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Such policy shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. As used in this paragraph, "postvention" means counseling or other social care given to students after another student’s suicide or attempted suicide.
(b) To assist school districts in developing policies for student suicide prevention, the state department of education shall develop and maintain a model policy, or adopt an existing policy as a model policy, to serve as a guide for school districts in accordance with this section.
(4)(a) No person shall have a cause of action for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission resulting from the implementation of the provisions of this section or resulting from any training required by this section, or lack thereof.
(b) The training required by the provisions of this section, or lack thereof, shall not be construed to impose any specific duty of care.
(c) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to conflict with the provisions of section 33-512B, Idaho Code.

History:
[33-136, added 2018, ch. 263, sec. 1, p. 629.]

Structure Idaho Code

Idaho Code

Title 33 - EDUCATION

Chapter 1 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Section 33-101 - CREATION OF BOARD.

Section 33-102 - MEMBERSHIP — APPOINTMENT — TERM OF OFFICE — QUALIFICATIONS — PLACE OF OFFICE.

Section 33-102A - OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD — EXECUTIVE OFFICER — APPOINTMENT — COMPENSATION — DUTIES AND POWERS.

Section 33-103 - REMOVAL OF MEMBERS — CAUSE.

Section 33-104 - MEETINGS OF THE BOARD — HONORARIUM — EXPENSES — ORGANIZATION.

Section 33-105 - RULES — EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

Section 33-106 - BUDGET.

Section 33-107 - GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD.

Section 33-107A - BOARD MAY ESTABLISH AN OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM.

Section 33-107B - BOARD MAY ESTABLISH AN OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Section 33-107C - BOARD MAY ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT PLANS.

Section 33-107D - CAMPUS ACCESS FOR RELIGIOUS STUDENTS.

Section 33-108 - PREPARE AND PUBLISH REPORTS.

Section 33-109 - ANNUAL REPORT.

Section 33-110 - AGENCY TO NEGOTIATE, AND ACCEPT, FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.

Section 33-111 - BUDGET FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

Section 33-112 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS — EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES.

Section 33-113 - LIMITS OF INSTRUCTION.

Section 33-114 - CERTIFICATION — COURSES OF STUDY — ACCREDITATION.

Section 33-114A - ADOPTION OF STANDARDS FOR THE INITIAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PERSONNEL.

Section 33-115 - TEACHERS’ REGISTER.

Section 33-116 - SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNDER BOARD SUPERVISION.

Section 33-117 - PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS.

Section 33-118 - COURSES OF STUDY — CURRICULAR MATERIALS.

Section 33-118A - CURRICULAR MATERIALS — ADOPTION PROCEDURES.

Section 33-118B - CURRICULAR MATERIALS — ADOPTION OF CONTENT STANDARDS.

Section 33-119 - ACCREDITATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS — STANDARDS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

Section 33-120 - UNIFORM REPORTING.

Section 33-121 - EXAMINATION OF BOOKS AT INSTANCE OF THE STATE BOARD.

Section 33-122 - SANITATION — SAFETY — COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES.

Section 33-123 - EDUCATION FOR INMATES UNDER JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

Section 33-124 - SPECIAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Section 33-125 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — CREATION — DUTIES.

Section 33-125A - DUTIES OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Section 33-125B - PAY FOR SUCCESS CONTRACTING — DUTIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Section 33-126 - ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT.

Section 33-127 - EMPLOYEES.

Section 33-128 - STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE.

Section 33-129 - MATCHING GRANTS FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS — GRANT CRITERIA.

Section 33-130 - CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR APPLICANTS FOR CERTIFICATES OR INDIVIDUALS HAVING CONTACT WITH STUDENTS — STATEWIDE LIST OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.

Section 33-130A - CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS FOR PRIVATE OR PAROCHIAL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS.

Section 33-131 - DEFINITIONS — TRIBAL SCHOOL — TRIBAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY.

Section 33-132 - LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS — INTERNET USE POLICY REQUIRED.

Section 33-133 - DEFINITIONS — STUDENT DATA — USE AND LIMITATIONS — PENALTIES.

Section 33-134 - ASSESSMENT ITEM REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Section 33-135 - TEACHERS — CLASSROOM SIZE — REPORTING.

Section 33-136 - SUICIDE PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS.

Section 33-137 - DIGITAL AND ONLINE LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR K-12 STUDENTS.

Section 33-138 - DIGNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Section 33-139 - PROHIBITION ON THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEYS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.

Section 33-140 - REPORT — HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS.