Ohio House Bill 123: SAVE Students Act

SAVE Students Act Parent Resources

SAVE Students Act
Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, Ohio law requires schools to provide instruction in suicide prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion.  

• Students in grades 6 through 12 to receive at least one hour or one standard class period per school year of evidence-based instruction in suicide awareness and prevention;
• Students in grades 6 through 12 to receive at least one hour or one standard class period per school year of instruction in safety training and violence prevention; and
• Students in grades 6 through 12 to receive at least one hour or one standard class period per school year of evidence-based instruction in social inclusion.

Schools are required to use an approved, evidence-based program to meet these requirements. Instruction is to occur annually for students in grades 6 through 12. If health education is not offered annually for each grade, the instruction may be provided in another subject. By written request of the student's parent or guardian, a student shall be excused from taking instruction in these topics.
This video below provides an overview of the prevention education requirements.