1. { State Representative Marlene Anielski Ohio’s 6 th House District

2. Ski Box and Guardian Angel Program These locked boxes are designed for students to anonymously place written notes in the box when there is a concern about themselves or others. An employee checks the box daily for notes and seeks appropriate guidance.

3. { Requires school districts, community schools, STEM schools, and educational service centers to train teachers and certain other staff in youth suicide awareness and prevention. All programs are offered FREE of cost. Ohio is the 11 th State to pass the Jason Flatt Act. Suicide is the 2 nd leading cause of death for those ages 15-24 years old. HB 543-The Jason Flatt Act, In Honor of Joseph Anielski Went into effect March 22, 2013.

4. { HB 149- Ohio Suicide Prevention Day Designates September 10 th as “Ohio Suicide Prevention Day.” This corresponds with the National and Worldwide Prevention Days. In 2010, the CDC indicated nationally an attempted suicide takes places every 29 seconds. Nationally, a suicide is completed every 13.7 minutes. Ohio is higher than the national average.

5. Ski Box Program- Please email JoeSkiBox@gmail.com JoeSkiBox@gmail.com For more information on House Bill 543 or House Bill 149, please contact my office at: Rep06@ohiohouse.govRep06@ohiohouse.gov or (614) 644-6041