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AB 1228

Relating to: incorporating awareness about fentanyl and the use of an opioid antagonist into school district educational goals. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bare and 5 co-sponsors

Requires Wisconsin schools to teach students about fentanyl dangers and opioid antagonist use to increase overdose awareness and potentially save lives among youth.

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Bill Summary · AB 1228

Legislative bill overview

AB 1228 would require Wisconsin school districts to incorporate educational content about fentanyl awareness and opioid antagonist use (such as naloxone/Narcan) into their existing educational goals and curriculum. The bill aims to equip students with knowledge about the dangers of fentanyl and potentially life-saving information about overdose reversal.

Why is this important

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death among young adults and adolescents in the United States. Providing schools with guidance to educate students about fentanyl risks and overdose response could increase awareness and potentially save lives through broader knowledge of naloxone access and administration.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum scope and burden: Schools may argue that adding mandated opioid education creates additional curriculum requirements without corresponding funding or clear grade-level guidance
  • Age-appropriateness debate: Disagreement over whether detailed fentanyl and antagonist education is developmentally appropriate for all K-12 students versus targeted to older grades
  • Prevention vs. harm reduction philosophy: Some stakeholders may view fentanyl awareness as an implicit endorsement of harm reduction approaches rather than abstinence-focused drug prevention messaging

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

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