b'If parent wont or cant lock medication, advise they prioritize and seek specific guidance from a doctor or pharmacist regarding the following:Prescriptions, especially for pain, anxiety or insomniaOver-the-counter pain pillsOver-the-counter sleeping pillsStaff will also seek parental permission, in the form of a Release of Information form, to communicate with outside mental health care providers regarding the students safety plan and access to lethal means.Re-Entry Procedure For students returning to school after a mental health crisis (e.g., suicide attempt or psychiatric hospitalization), whenever possible, a school-employed mental health professional, the principal, or designee shall meet withthe students parent or guardian, and if appropriate, include the student to discuss re-entry. This meeting shalladdress next steps needed to ensure the students readiness for return to school and plan for the first day back.Following a student hospitalization, parents may be encouraged to inform the school counselor of the studentshospitalization to ensure continuity of service provision and increase the likelihood of a successful re-entry. 1.A school-employed mental health professional or other designee shall be identified to coordinate with thestudent, their parent or guardian, and any outside health care providers. The school-employed mental health professional shall meet with the student and their parents or guardians to discuss and document a re-entry procedure and what would help to ease the transition back into the school environment (e.g., whether or not the student will be required to make up missed work, the nature of check-in/check-out visits, etc.). Any necessary accommodations shall also be discussed and documented.2.While not a requirement for re-entry, the school may coordinate with the hospital and any external mental health providers to assess the student for readiness to return to school.3.The designated staff person shall periodically check-in with the student to help with readjustment to the school community and address any ongoing concerns, including social or academic concerns. 4.The school-employed mental health professional shall check-in with the student and the students parents or guardians at an agreed upon interval depending on the students needs either on the phone or in personfor a mutually agreed upon time period (e.g. for a period of three months). These efforts are encouragedto ensure the student and their parents or guardians are supported in the transition, with more frequent check-ins initially, and then fading support.5.The administration shall disclose to the students teachers and other relevant staff (without sharing specific details of mental health diagnoses) that the student is returning after a medically-related absence and may need adjusted deadlines for assignments. The school-employed mental health professional shall be available to teachers to discuss any concerns they may have regarding the student after re-entry. For more detailed information on Points to Consider When Developing Re-Entry Policies, please see page 22 within the Commentary section of this document.Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention | Model Language, Commentary, and Resources 9'