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S 7140

Creates substance use and fentanyl prevention and recovery resource materials for schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Chan

Creates and distributes school-based prevention and recovery resources addressing substance use and fentanyl, aiding students, teachers, and districts.

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Bill Summary · S 7140

Summary of Bill S 7140

Overview

Bill S 7140, titled “Creates substance use and fentanyl prevention and recovery resource materials for schools,” is currently in the Education committee after being introduced on April 1, 2025. The sponsor listed is Stephen T. Chan (primary).

Purpose (as stated by title)

  • The bill aims to create and provide resource materials focused on preventing substance use and fentanyl-related issues, as well as supporting recovery, within school settings.

Key provisions (based on the bill’s title; note: full text is not provided here)

  • Development of prevention and recovery materials: The bill would establish resources addressing substance use and fentanyl prevention tailored for schools.
  • Distribution and access: These materials would presumably be made available to school districts, educators, and students.
  • Focus on recovery: In addition to prevention, the materials would include information or programs related to recovery supports for students.

Important caveat: The precise scope, requirements, implementation timeline, funding, and enforcement mechanisms would depend on the actual text of the bill. The summary above reflects the bill’s stated title rather than enacted language.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: K-12 schools and school districts responsible for implementing or distributing the materials.
  • Educators and school staff who would use or reference the resources in curricula, training, or student support.
  • Students, who would be the intended beneficiaries of prevention and recovery resources.
  • Potentially state or local education departments coordinating distribution, training, and updates.

Legislative status and process

  • Introduction: April 1, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Education committee (listed twice on the same date in the provided actions).
  • Next steps typically include committee review, potential hearings, amendments, and a vote in committee. If advanced, the bill would proceed to the floor for discussion and a full chamber vote, and, if passed, move to the other legislative chamber and possibly to the governor for signature.

Sponsor

  • Stephen T. Chan (primary sponsor)

Questions and considerations

  • What are the specific requirements for districts (mandates vs. guidance, funding, reporting)?
  • Will there be state-level administration or partnerships with health agencies to develop and update the materials?
  • Are there timelines for implementation, training, and periodic updates to the resources?
  • How will effectiveness be measured, and what accountability is attached to districts or schools?

This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s title and status. Full text would provide definitive provisions, dates, funding levels, and implementation details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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