Crisis lines on Georgia student IDs

Georgia law puts crisis lines on student IDs at K-12 schools. Here is who must carry them, the law, and the exact lines to print.

K-12 schools

Who must carry it: Public schools issuing badges to grades 6 to 12
The law: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-779.5 (S.B. 589, 2026) (opens in a new tab)legis.ga.gov
Staff IDs: No. Student IDs only.
Every grade: No. Only the grades or schools named above.
Exact wording: Set by the state. Print it word for word.

Word for word, as the state set it.

9-8-8 - You are not alone. Right now, anyone experiencing a suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or challenges with substance abuse should call or text 9-8-8. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

If found, please return to

Your School

ID NUMBER

482913

9-8-8 - You are not alone. Right

now, anyone experiencing a suicidal

crisis, emotional distress, or

challenges with substance abuse

should call or text 9-8-8. The hotline

is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a

week, and 365 days a year.

Card back preview: the Student ID template

Pick Georgia in the starter gallery and the Student ID templates print these lines on the back.

Researched October 2026 against each state’s statute or session law.

Laws change. Check the linked law before you print. This isn’t legal advice.