Gerald Boudreaux — Senator Boudreaux is referenced throughout a continuous policy discussion: first in connection with his earlier comment about increasing awareness, then in relation to questions about what other states are doing and how those approaches inform the report and next steps. The discussion concludes with the speaker noting that Senator Boudreaux and others will likely work together on developing legislation after the final recommendations are completed.
Jacob Landry — Referenced as 'Rep. Jordan' in the transcript; likely a transcription error or misidentification. The speaker noted that Jordan had discussed doing it.
Dr. Thomas — Referenced as leading 988 outreach work with campuses across the state.
Dr. Thomas — Described suicide prevention training recommendations from other states and upcoming trainings with Louisiana Center for Prevention Resources.
Dr. Thomas — Dr. Thomas is asked to explain the center set up at Southern.
Dr. Thomas — Dr. Thomas is asked to discuss the center at Southern.
Dr. Thomas — Dr. Thomas is included in the question about university mandates.
Dr. Thomas — Asked whether the survey measured suicide behaviors.
Dr. Thomas — Dr. Thomas is engaged in a discussion about suicide prevention policy, including a centralized suicide data hub and recommendations from other states that could be circulated as an addendum or attachment for possible use in Louisiana legislation. He is later included in a general acknowledgment of knowledgeable and professional participants.
Dr. Tolbert — Dr. Tolbert is trying to begin research related to a suicide survey.
Dr. Jasmine — Dr. Jasmine is asked to speak because she manages the mental health promotion contract.
Dr. Jasmine Harkless Thomas — She identifies herself as the suicide prevention specialist at the Office of Behavioral Health and explains the shift toward suicide prevention trainings.
HB148 — Identified as the 2018 Louisiana Suicide Prevention Act to be modernized to align with the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
Dr. Harrison — Referenced as possibly being involved in looking at suicide behaviors.
Dr. McKee — Thanked for the work done with the team and task force recommendations.
Dr. McKee — Thanked for consistently attending and contributing to the meetings.
Ms. Franklin — Ms. Franklin thanks the group and raises stigma as a barrier to participation.
Ms. Franklin — Speaker thanks Ms. Franklin for her comments.
Ms. Franklin — Included among those praised for their knowledge and professionalism.
Dr. Flint — Included among those praised for their knowledge and professionalism.
Mr. Victoria — Included among those praised for their knowledge and professionalism.
Dr. Frank Campbell — The speaker said Dr. Frank Campbell encouraged the creation of the task force by pointing out rising numbers in the African American community.
Dustin Miller — Listed as present.
Gerald Boudreaux — Gerald Boudreaux is present at the meeting, is introduced as the next speaker, briefly introduces himself as a senator from Lafayette serving his 11th year and listing his committee assignments and caucus leadership, and later seconds the motion to approve the minutes.
Gerald Boudreaux — The speaker repeatedly refers back to Senator Gerald Boudreaux’s earlier comments, using them as the basis for follow-up discussion and for moving the conversation forward. The remarks emphasize that Boudreaux’s point aligns with the current discussion and that the issue requires more than what is already on the books.
Beth Mizell — No, not mentioned here; transcript says 'Maxine Flint, Campbell,' which appears to be a name list entry and is uncertain.
Dr. Williams — Was invited to present the report and findings on HCR 86.
Dr. Williams — Explained how students are encouraged to take on financial aid without enough education about repayment, leading to repeated borrowing and debt.
Dr. Williams — Dr. Williams is asked to explain the center set up at Southern.
Dr. Williams — Dr. Williams is asked to discuss the center at Southern.
Dr. Williams — Dr. Williams is included in the question about university mandates.
Dr. Williams — Dr. Williams is thanked and praised for the work she and her team have done, with the discussion continuing to commend that work in connection with the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy.
Gerald Boudreaux — Senator Gerald Boudreaux discussed suicide prevention policy, beginning with questions about whether any mandatory reporting or suicide-reporting requirements exist in statute. The conversation then moved to efforts to place 988 and the Suicide Crisis Lifeline on student IDs and related state materials, including work with Senator Louis Bernard and a bill describing how universities can provide suicide-prevention information. He concluded by emphasizing that suicide prevention measures should be mandatory and codified in statute rather than left optional.
Gerald Boudreaux — Senator Gerald Boudreaux is referenced as the source of an earlier comment and is later thanked for raising the statute-related issue, indicating a continuous discussion centered on his point and its follow-up.
Mike Johnson — A senator named Mike is acknowledged as being connected and present.