Definitions

In this Act: (1) Applicable program The term applicable program has the meaning given the term in section 400 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1221). (2) Educational agency or institution The term educational agency or institution means an educational agency or institution (as defined in section 444(a)(3) of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g)) that serves students in any grade from grade 6 through grade 12, as determined under State law. (3) Parent The term parent has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (5) Suicide postvention The term suicide postvention means activities and support provided after a suicide has occurred, designed to help individuals cope with the loss, minimize potential negative impacts, and prevent contagion. (6) Suicide prevention The term suicide prevention means comprehensive strategies and actions aimed at identifying individuals at risk of suicide, providing appropriate interventions, and fostering a supportive environment to reduce the likelihood of suicidal behavior. (7) Trauma-informed care The term trauma-informed care means an approach based on an understanding of the vulnerabilities and triggers of individuals who have experienced trauma, recognize the role trauma has played in the lives of those individuals, recognize the presence of trauma symptoms and their onset, are supportive of trauma recovery, and avoid further traumatization.