Report 2019-125 Recommendation 10 Responses

Report 2019-125: Youth Suicide Prevention: Local Educational Agencies Lack the Resources and Policies Necessary to Effectively Address Rising Rates of Youth Suicide and Self‑Harm (Release Date: September 2020)

Recommendation #10 To: Kern High School District

To ensure that their teachers and staff have the information necessary to respond consistently, promptly, and appropriately to reduce suicide risk, the six LEAs we reviewed should revise their policies by March 2021 to comply with state law and incorporate the best practices in Education's model policy.

60-Day Agency Response

Based on the recommendation of the auditors, Kern High School District has updated Administrative Regulations regarding Suicide Prevention. Additionally, at the recommendation of the auditors, Kern High School District has updated and supplemented the training resources to include: contact list for local resources, and current trend data regarding suicide.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Fully Implemented

Kern High School district updated its suicide prevention policy to address the element we identified as missing.

All Recommendations in 2019-125

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.