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Educating Kids on Dangers of Vaping and Opioids

This act aims to protect children and youth by establishing a nationwide educational program in schools. The program will teach about the harms of opioids, vaping, and other substances, helping young people make informed decisions and avoid addiction. This means parents can expect schools to support their children's health education.
Key points
Mandatory curriculum for K-12 schools on the dangers of substance misuse, including vaping and opioids.
The curriculum will be developed by the Department of Education in consultation with public health experts and regularly updated.
Competitive grants will be available to state educational agencies to implement the curriculum, with preference given to states with the highest drug overdose death rates.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6324
Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Process start date: 2021-12-16