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GEORGIA HB 268

Meet Georgia HB 268 Requirements with Free, GaDOE-Approved Programs

Erika’s Lighthouse provides free suicide awareness education and student-led Empowerment Clubs to help Georgia schools meet HB 268 requirements. 

Districts can easily pair our free curriculum with state-approved violence prevention instruction to achieve 100% HB 268 compliance.

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THE LAW

What is Georgia HB 268?

In 2025, Georgia House Bill 268, also known as "Ricky and Alyssa’s Law", was signed into law. Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the law requires Georgia public schools to: 

  • Provide students in grades 6-12 with at least one hour of evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training each year. 
  • Provide the same students with at least one hour of youth violence prevention training each year. 
  • Designate a student-led youth violence prevention club in every school that allows student clubs.
HOW WE HELP

How Erika's Lighthouse Meets Georgia HB 268

Erika's Lighthouse provides free, ready-to-use resources that support Georgia schools in implementing key components of HB 268.

✅ 1 Hour Suicide Awareness Instruction (Grades 6–12)

GaDOE-Approved Classroom Education

Our GaDOE-approved Classroom Education curriculum provides evidence-based suicide awareness education without duplicating other classroom instruction.

✅ Student-Led Prevention Clubs 

Turnkey Empowerment Clubs

Our student-led Empowerment Clubs provide ready-to-use resources, including meeting agendas, advisor handbooks, student leadership opportunities, and eligibility for grants of up to $500 for student projects.

WEBINAR FOR EDUCATORS & COUNSELORS

Explore our Classroom Curriculum

Learn how Erika's Lighthouse aligns with each HB 268 requirement, from student training to the club mandate.

Watch the Webinar

 

 

WEBINAR FOR CLUBS

Discover Our Empowerment Clubs

Learn how we provide:  

  • Advisor handbook and step-by-step meeting agendas

  • Ready to use campaigns for the full school year

  • Leadership training for students

  • Grant funding for student projects

Watch the Webinar

 

GEORGIA HB 268

Planning District-Wide Implementation?

Map out your grade-by-grade rollout across grades 6–12 with resources designed to compliment existing instruction.

✅ Year 1: Foundational Standalone Lessons across Grades 6-12
✅ Sequential Years: Age-differentiated progression (Sign & Symptoms, Self-Care, Help-Seeking)
✅ Full Alignment: Integrates seamlessly with your existing mental health task force, staff training, and clubs

 

Download GA HB268 Implementation Plan (PDF)

HB 268 (1200 x 900 px)
A MISSION, NOT A BUSINESS

Why Georgia Schools Choose Erika's Lighthouse

free

100% Free

Lessons, campaign kits, advisor handbooks, and student leadership materials are provided at zero cost to your school or district. Donors fund our programs.

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Evidence-based

Our programs meet ESSA Tier 2 evidence-based criteria.

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Ready to use

Turnkey lessons and 70+ "Awareness Into Action" campaigns, so staff don't build anything from scratch. 

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 1-on-1 Support

We offer on-demand implementation training and 1:1 support to ensure these programs make a powerful impact.
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Bring Erika's Lighthouse to Your Georgia School

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