auditor general; charter schools

SB 1326 requires Arizona school districts and charter schools to provide suicide prevention training to school staff (including counselors, teachers, and principals) who work with students in grades 6-12 every three years. The training must use evidence-based materials, cover identifying warning signs and intervention techniques, and be posted on the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System website. The bill also directs the auditor general to classify related costs as "classroom spending" in annual reports. This bill directly affects all public and charter schools in Arizona and their staff, focusing on mandated mental health training for adolescent students.