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VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-287.05 and by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-802.1, relating to public schools and public institutions of higher education; student identification cards; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline telephone number required. [S 1044] Approved

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-287.05 and by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-802.1 as follows:

§ 22.1-287.05. Student identification cards; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; requirement.

Each local school division in the Commonwealth that issues student identification cards at any grade level, kindergarten through grade 12, shall print on one side of each student identification card "988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline." Each local school division shall also:

1. Ensure that "988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline" is clearly printed and conspicuously labeled on each student identification card; and

2. Annually review the telephone number for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline being included on each student identification card to ensure such contact information is accurate and current.

§ 23.1-802.1. Student identification cards; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; requirement.

Each public institution of higher education that issues student identification cards shall print on one side of each student identification card "988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline." Each public institution of higher education shall also:

1. Ensure that "988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline" is clearly printed and conspicuously labeled on each student identification card; and

2. Annually review the telephone number for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline being included on each student identification card to ensure such contact information is accurate and current.

2. The provisions of this act shall apply to each new student identification card and any replacement student identification card issued by any local school division at any grade level or by any public institution of higher education beginning with the 2023–2024 school year.