Which requirements of Ohio House Bill 123 does your program cover?

Erika's Lighthouse is officially recognized and approved by the Ohio Department of Education for meeting state requirements in Suicide Awareness and Prevention and Violence Prevention Programs.

Specifically, the law mandates that all Ohio students in grades 6 through 12 receive at least three hours or three standard class periods of annual, evidence-based instruction in three core distinct categories (Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Violence Prevention, and Social Inclusion). Erika's Lighthouse satisfies these requirements in the Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Violence Prevention approved curriculum tiers:

Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Violence Prevention Requirement

• HB 123 Mandate: Annual instruction focused on recognizing depression, self-harm, warning signs of suicide, and identifying mental health resources/referrals.

• Erika's Lighthouse Alignment: The program meets this mandate via its tier-1, universal classroom curricula. Specifically, Level III: Depression Education & Suicide Awareness (typically utilized for high schools) and Level II: Depression Awareness (typically utilized for middle schools) give students actionable steps to identify early warning signs in themselves or peers and break the stigma around seeking help.

Why Districts Choose This Program for HB 123

• Meets the Time Frame: The video-based, turnkey modules of the Levels II and III Full Program are structured into 4 classroom lessons. This easily fulfills or exceeds the statutory requirement of two hours or two standard class periods per year.

• Pre-Approved by ODEW: It is vetted and formally included on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce list of evidence-based programs approved to satisfy the bill.

• Zero Cost Implementation: Since HB 123 does not provide separate state funding for curriculum purchasing, the program's free model allows districts to comply with state law without budget strain.