(a)
(1) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require two (2) hours of professional development, or professional learning credits as determined by the division, in teen suicide awareness and prevention for licensed public school personnel according to the professional development schedule under § 6-17-709.
(2) The professional development under this section may be accomplished through self-review of suitable suicide prevention materials approved by the division.
(b) The professional development under this section shall count toward the satisfaction of requirements for professional development in the Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts and for licensure requirements for licensed personnel.