In Honor Of Son, Rep. Anielski Championed New Suicide Prevention Law
Governor John Kasich recently signed into law a suicide prevention bill aimed at helping school districts provide help to troubled teens.
A youth suicide awareness and prevention bill signed into law by Gov. John Kasich was championed by Solon's representative in the state house. Rep. Marlene Anielski, a Republican who represents Solon, attended Governor Kasich’s signing of House Bill 543, a law geared toward training teachers and school staff members in youth suicide awareness and prevention. Designated the “Jason Flatt Act, Ohio, in honor of Joseph Anielski,” House Bill 543 requires public schools, as well as community (charter) schools and science, technology, engineering and math schools to train teachers and staff in areas regarding suicide prevention. Joseph Anielski, the representative's son, committed suicide in 2010. "I want to applaud the Ohio House of …
