§ 20-77-1603 - Purpose.

20-77-1603. Purpose.

The purpose of this subchapter is to establish:

(1) A task force made up of youth students, classroom teachers, and school counselors that addresses issues related to the prevention of youth suicide in an age group that is most vulnerable to depression; and

(2) An advisory council to provide the task force with scientifically based information on youth suicide, including suicide prevention best practices programs and recommendations for the implementation of proven suicide prevention programs for young people in the State of Arkansas.