WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jim Banks issued the following press release:
Today,Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act, which would require middle and high schools to include the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and relevant suicide prevention information on student IDs. This bill will make suicide prevention readily accessible for students, helping to save lives and protect their mental health.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):"It is unacceptable that suicide is the leading cause of death for Americans under 21. This legislation will expand access to vital resources and help save lives."
Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.): "We can't afford to leave holes in the s...