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JOINT RESOLUTIONS

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the
Governor is requested to establish a task force to develop and
implement a comprehensive plan designed to combat teenage child,
teenage, and young adult suicide and associated mental health
concerns; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the task force be strongly encouraged to
consider, as components of its recommended plan:

(1)  The implementation of appropriate training
programs for teachers all school personnel and volunteers and
appropriate institutional and residential care facilities staff;

(2)  The development of teenage child, teenage, and
young adult suicide and mental health curriculum training
programs for junior and senior high schools and appropriate
institutions and residential care facilities;

(3)  The development of informational products and
presentations for community organizations and groups and for

parents, either individually or in groups;

(4)  The development of appropriate informational
products or presentations for teenage students children, teenage
students, and young adults;

(5)  The identification of mental health resources and

treatment programs and centers in local communities; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That the task force be composed of 18 members,
appointed as follows:

(1) 2 principals, 1 from a senior high school and 1
from a junior high school in this State;

concerns;

matters;

(2)  1 social worker, specializing in mental health

(3)  1 registered nurse specializing in school health;

(4)  1 psychologist;

(5)  1 psychiatrist;

(6)  1 police officer, specializing in juvenile

(7)  2 school guidance counselors, 1 from a senior
high school and 1 from a junior high school in this State;

(8)  1 representative from the State Department of
Education;

(9)  1 representative from the State Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene; and