Suicide Assessment Policy: JKE

The District will adhere to evidence-based suicide prevention best practices to ensure a comprehensive and effective response to student mental health needs.

To promote a safe and supportive learning environment, trained mental health professionals will respond to any report or observed evidence—verbal, written, or behavioral—that suggests a student may be experiencing suicidal ideation or intent to self-harm.

Using the 27J Schools Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol, staff will evaluate the level of risk and determine appropriate next steps. Parents or guardians may be invited to participate in the assessment process. However, refusal to participate will not prevent the completion of the assessment using the information available. When appropriate, law enforcement and/or mobile crisis response teams may collaborate with school personnel to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated response.

Parents or guardians will be notified when a suicide assessment is being conducted or as soon as possible after such assessment has been conducted regarding their student. Records of student suicide assessment shall be provided to parents upon request.

Based on assessment outcomes, school staff may implement appropriate interventions. These may include, but are not limited to, parent referrals to community mental health resources and the development of a school-based safety or support plan. If a student is determined to be at significant risk of self-harm, the District may require the student to remain out of school to pursue mental health treatment. Such absences will be excused per the District’s attendance policy.

The District may require verification of ongoing participation and appropriate progress in mental health treatment services at the parent’s expense as a condition of a student being considered for re-admission to school following any exclusion for potentially suicidal behavior. When the student is ready to return to school, the school will initiate the re-entry process and develop a plan to support the students academic and social emotional needs. 
 

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27J Schools, Brighton, Colorado 

April 2019
February 2021
Updated: August 2025