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What is NYC AC § 21-1000?

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This section mandates the distribution of suicide prevention information by the department to schools within the city school district of New York. The information must include the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline number, warning signs, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Applies to schools and their students.

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§ 21-1000 Distribution of information regarding suicide prevention.

AC § 21-1000

a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term "school" means a school of the city school district of the city of New York. b. No later than September 15, 2023, and annually thereafter, the department shall distribute to each school, to be shared with every student of such school, the following information in writing, in hard copy, or electronically if availability of similar documents occurs electronically, using plain, simple, and age-appropriate language: 1. The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline number; 2. Information about suicide, including warning signs, risk factors, and prevention; and 3. Any other information that the department deems relevant. (L.L. 2022/125, 12/23/2022, eff. 12/23/2022)

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