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title: Meet Georgia HB 268 Requirements with SOS Signs of Suicide
description: SOS Signs of Suicide makes fulfilling Georgia House Bill 268 simple and affordable with evidence-based suicide prevention education for students and staff.
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# State-Approved Suicide Prevention for Georgia Schools
SOS Signs of Suicide for Students is a Georgia-approved youth suicide prevention program that helps middle and high schools meet House Bill 268 requirements.
Preview SOS for Students
[See How SOS Compares](https://info.sossignsofsuicide.org/hubfs/SOS%20Comparison%20for%20GA%20Schools-3.pdf)
**[Read How SOS Meets HB 268](https://sossignsofsuicide.org/blog/suicide-prevention/sos-helps-georgia-schools/)**
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## What Georgia Schools Need to Know
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Georgia public schools will have to meet several new [requirements](https://sossignsofsuicide.org/blog/suicide-prevention/sos-helps-georgia-schools/):
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#### Evidence-Based
Provide at least one hour of annual, evidence-based suicide prevention education for students in grades 6-12.
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#### Key Learnings
Use programs that teach students to recognize warning signs, seek help for themselves or peers, and report concerns.
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#### Staff Training
Ensure all certified school personnel receive annual suicide prevention training through professional development.
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### SOS Signs of Suicide for Students
SOS for Students offers evidence-based suicide prevention programs for both middle and high school classrooms.
The programs use the ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework to teach students how to recognize signs of depression and suicide risk, and how to seek help if they are concerned about themselves or a friend.
- Has been shown to reduce suicide attempts by 64%
- Deliver in a single class period, no training required
- Refresher lessons for each grade
- $500 per school building (annual license)
- [Approved by the state of Georgia](https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/44d6067e-5a67-4884-8623-beb01a66ef99/1/Student%20Suicide%20and%20Violence%20Prevention%20Programs%20FAQ_%20-%20Policy%202026%2006%2029.pdf)
### SOS Signs of Suicide for K-12 School Staff
SOS for K–12 School Staff is an evidence‑based, one‑hour online suicide prevention training for adults in elementary, middle, and high school settings.
The training teaches staff to support students at risk using the ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework while also caring for themselves and their colleagues.
- 93% feel more prepared to recognize the signs of suicide after completing
- Format easily accommodates professional development
- Certificates of completion; weekly training reports
- $500 per school building (annual license)
- Aligns with Georgia's staff training requirements
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## Trusted by 4,000+ Schools Across the Country
Listed on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s Best Practices Registry and a trusted partner to thousands of schools nationwide including 260 schools in Georgia.
> “Great program and training for raising awareness and normalizing the conversation of difficult topics for all stakeholders. Great job!”
Baltimore County Public Schools
> “Everything provided in this course is immediately useful for all students, teachers and parents.”
Jeffco Public Schools
> "SOS has been shown to reduce suicidal ideation in middle school students and suicide attempts in high school students.
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> If your administrators do not know where to begin, suggest SOS."
American Association of Suicidology
> "Out of all the money you can spend on curriculum and other things, this is a drop in the bucket when it comes to saving a life. SOS truly helps save lives."
Montgomery County School District
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