For SCSD Families in Grades 6-12

Ohio's 133rd General Assembly has enacted House Bill 123, the 'Safety and Violence Education (SAVE) Students Act' regarding school security and youth suicide awareness education and training. You can review the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development’s requirements from the legislation at this link.

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year and continuing each subsequent year, schools are required to provide three hours or three standard class periods of evidence- based instruction in each of the following topics for students in grades 6-12:

•  Social Inclusion

•  Safety Training and Violence Prevention

•  Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Each school district must use a training program approved by the Ohio Department of Education. The Springfield City School District will be utilizing the following materials from Sandy Hook Promise Program:

•  Social Inclusion - Sandy Hook Promise, Start with Hello

•  Safety Training and Violence Prevention - Sandy Hook Promise, Say Something

•  Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Sandy Hook Promise, Say Something –

  Prevent Suicide 

Questions & Opt-Out Information

Parents and guardians have the right to opt out of any or all of the instruction and activities required by this law. SCSD parents or guardians wishing to have their child excused from this instruction should complete the opt out form below.

If you have any questions or concerns about these requirements or SCSD’s implementation of the requirements, please contact one of these district administrators:

Your Child’s Principal

Dr. Tami Wallace, Director of Student Services

Dr. Kyle Johnson, Coordinator of Psychological and Mental Health Services

Mr. Matt Kohl, Coordinator of Social & Emotional Learning