Governor to sign legislation at Forest Park High School June 6

Governor Terry McAuliffe is scheduled to be at Forest Park High School in Woodbridge on Tuesday, June 6 at 1 p.m. to sign two bills enacted by the Virginia General Assembly and set to become law on July 1.

Senate Bill 1117, introduced by Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D-Pr. Wm.) requires school counselors to receive training in trauma, suicide, and substance abuse when renewing licensure from the state.

House Bill 1709, introduced by Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn of Fairfax requires School Boards to adopt policies to inform parents when a child is involved in bullying, either as a victim or perpetrator.

Forest Park High School holds an annual suicide awareness walk each year. The event attracts hundreds of students and families who walk from Forest Park to Hylton High School, and back to Forest Park. The walk is organized by students enrolled in Teacher Shannon Geraghty’s Advanced Placement Government classes to not only raise awareness about a cause important to families, but to demonstrate that citizens can bring about change when they are united and persevere.