Education Law

Student Suicide and the Law: Key Rights, Responsibilities, and Implications

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Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
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Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
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Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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3 hours 1 minute
Marion Walsh
W. Erik Weber
With Marion M. Walsh from Littman Krooks LLP + 1 other
Recorded December 13, 2024
Product ID 99481

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Overview

A Deep Dive Into Advocacy Strategies, Intervention Policies and Procedures, and More

According to the CDC, suicide is the third leading cause of death for high school students from the ages of 14-18. While this statistic is alarming, it underscores the importance of schools recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to respond in the event of a crisis. In this essential program, our experienced practitioners reveal best practices for preventing and responding to student suicide. Expand your understanding of this complex topic - register today!

  • Identify critical suicide prevention laws.
  • Determine how to craft a legally compliant intervention policy.
  • Discover key steps to take when responding to a suicide crisis on school property.
  • Follow essential guidelines for safeguarding student privacy and minimizing school liability.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Overview: The Current Landscape and Tips for Advocating for Legal Reform
  2. Best Practices for Creating and Updating Intervention Policies and Procedures
  3. Suicide Intervention and Aftermath: Key Steps to Take
  4. School District and Counselor Liability for Student Suicide

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Overview: The Current Landscape and Tips for Advocating for Legal Reform

  2. Best Practices for Creating and Updating Intervention Policies and Procedures

    1. Suicide Prevention Policies: What They MUST Contain
    2. Key Elements of a Legally Compliant Suicide Prevention Program
    3. Peer Support Groups in Schools: Legal Ramifications
    4. Conducting Staff Training: Legal Essentials
    5. Identifying At-Risk Students: Warning Signs and Guidelines for Mental Health Screenings
    6. The Role of School Psychologists and Counselors

  3. Suicide Intervention and Aftermath: Key Steps to Take

    1. Intervention Strategies and Tips for Referring Students to Mental Health Providers
    2. Responding to Suicide Crises on School Property: Legal Protocols
    3. Documenting School Responses: Legal Best Practices
    4. Legal Protections for Students Coming Back to School Following a Suicide Attempt
    5. Challenges When Involving Law Enforcement in Suicide Response Efforts
    6. Supporting Grieving Families and Students After a Death
    7. Sharing News of a Suicide With the Community: Balancing Family Privacy With Legal Obligations

  4. School District and Counselor Liability for Student Suicide

    1. Communicating With Parents
    2. Student Rights, Privacy, and Confidentiality
    3. Failure to Implement Sufficient Suicide Prevention Measures: Potential Liability Concerns
    4. Off-Campus Suicides Affiliated With School-Related Factors: Liability Exposure for Schools
    5. Online Harassment and Student Suicide: School Liability Under Cyberbullying Laws
    6. Negligence Claims and Relevant Case Law

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. School administrators, teachers, principals, counselors, superintendents, board members, school psychologists, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Marion M Walsh
Marion M.
Walsh
Littman Krooks LLP
W. Erik Weber
W. Erik
Weber
Mefford, Weber and Blythe PC
Speaker bio
Marion M Walsh

Marion M. Walsh

Littman Krooks LLP
Marion Walsh

is a partner with the law firm of Littman Krooks LLP, where she leads the firm's special education practice. She particularly works in assisting students with complex mental health challenges locate an appropriate school placement and services and transition to college and independence. Ms. Walsh serves as president of the board of directors for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Westchester, and is a board member of the Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force. She has written three books; What Do I Do When? The Answer Book on the No Child Left Behind Act, The Superintendent's Guide to Special Education Policies and Procedures, and Student Discipline and School Safety: Administrator's Guide to Best Practices, Policies & Procedures. Ms. Walsh is admitted to practice in New York, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern districts of New York. She earned her J.D. degree from New York University School of Law and her B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Long Island University C.W. Post Campus.

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Speaker bio
W. Erik Weber

W. Erik Weber

Mefford, Weber and Blythe PC
W. Erik Weber

is a partner at Mefford, Weber and Blythe PC, where he practices in the areas of personal injury law, civil trial litigation, debtor/creditor law, bankruptcy, family law, estate and financial planning, and real estate. He is licensed to practice in the state of Indiana, U.S. District Court for both the Northern and Southern districts of Indiana, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court. Currently Mr. Weber serves as legal counsel for the Municipal City of Auburn, Auburn Municipal Utilities, Auburn Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, DeKalb County Central United School District, Smith-Green Schools, DeKalb County Change Academy, and various other local entities. He is a member of the DeKalb County Bar, Indiana State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and Council of School Attorneys and Municipal Attorneys. Mr. Weber earned his B.S. degree, cum laude, from St. Joseph's College of Rensselaer Indiana and his J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

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