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TN HB0617
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dave Wright
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AI Summary
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Designates October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in all Tennessee public schools
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Requires LEAs and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate, research-based fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness instruction to students in grades 6-12
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Mandates instruction cover suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse and addiction prevention, local school and community resources, and general substance use education
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Allows instruction to be delivered by colleges, libraries, community service organizations, religious organizations, public health agencies, or mental health organizations
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 15 and Title 49, relative to drug poisoning awareness.
Education
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
2/10/2025