SB58 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Health, suicide prevention, K-12, annual education training, Jason Flatt Act, established

Summary

The Jason Flatt Act would require annual suicide awareness and prevention training for certificated public K-12 school personnel in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It requires the Department of Education to ensure annual training is provided within existing in-service or professional development. It directs the department to approve training materials that include identifying mental health services and how to refer students and families. Local school systems must adopt a student suicide prevention policy (with a department-provided model policy) and coordinate with stakeholders on the training. It also states that implementing or not implementing the training cannot create a cause of action or a duty of care.

Who It Affects

• Certificated public K-12 school personnel who must receive annual suicide awareness and prevention training.
• Local school systems/districts that must adopt a student suicide prevention policy and oversee the training and policy implementation.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Jason Flatt Act and requires annual suicide awareness and prevention training for certificated public K-12 school personnel.
• The Department of Education will adopt rules and approve training materials, including content on identifying available mental health services and how to refer students and families.
• Local school systems must adopt a student suicide prevention policy after consulting with stakeholders and may use a department-provided model policy.
• No person shall have a cause of action or duty of care arising from the act's training requirements or their implementation, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health