The session will cover all parts of HB 123 and how the school counselor should interact with this new legislation. As student advocates, School Counselors should be involved in the assessment team due to their unique perspective and relationship with students, parents and staff. School Counselors should take the lead in providing suicide prevention programs that are now required for students and staff. The presentation will discuss best practices for data collection and tracking, appropriate reporting including how and when to share with administration, while protecting student privacy. Any tip line reports should be reviewed by the multidisciplinary threat assessment team. Student led violence prevention programs encouraged by the legislation will be addressed and information to register with the tip line will also be shared. OSSC regional liaisons serve as resources for the schools in their area. Information will be shared regarding OSSC school safety grants, and how the prevention grants can be used for a variety of emotional safety programming, which also falls under school counselor scope of practice. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the legislation and their role on the multi-disciplinary team threat assessment team. Information on approved trainings and model policy will be shared in addition to best practices happening in schools throughout the state.