Why This Matters
The RAYS Act requires schools to put mental health and suicide prevention information on student identification cards. This helps ensure that students have easy access to important resources during tough times.
If you are a student or have a child in high school, you will see mental health resources on their ID cards.
Affects: High school students and their families will benefit from this bill.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill requires schools to include mental health resources on student ID cards. 2. Schools must provide contact information for suicide prevention hotlines on IDs. 3. If schools do not issue ID cards, they must publish this information online. 4. The bill encourages schools to add more mental health resources on IDs if possible. 5. Outreach campaigns will inform students and parents about available mental health services.
Who is affected?
High school students and their families will benefit from this bill.