Bill
HB 1956
Overview: HB 1956, "Addressing fentanyl and other substance use prevention education", has an effective date of March 19, 2024.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to enhance substanc
Overview: HB 1956, "Addressing fentanyl and other substance use prevention education", has an effective date of March 19, 2024.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to enhance substance use prevention education, with a particular focus on the dangers of fentanyl and other opioids.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the development and implementation of a comprehensive substance use prevention education program for students in grades 6-12
- Mandates the inclusion of information on the risks and consequences of fentanyl and other opioid use
- Provides funding for the development and delivery of the prevention education program
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact students in grades 6-12, who would receive the enhanced substance use prevention education. It could help raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and other opioids, potentially reducing substance abuse and overdoses among young people.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has an effective date of March 19, 2024, indicating that it has already been passed and signed into law. The next steps would involve the implementation of the substance use prevention education program by the relevant state agencies and school districts.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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