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School Grant Program: Preventing Youth Substance Use and Misuse

This act establishes a grant program for school-community partnerships to more effectively prevent substance use and misuse among youth. This will allow schools to implement programs tailored to student needs, aiming to improve the safety and health of young people in their daily lives.
Key points
Elementary, middle, and high schools can receive up to $75,000 annually for drug prevention programs.
Funds are to be used for educational and preventive activities, tailored to the specific needs of each school and community.
The goal is to reduce youth substance use through collaboration between schools and local organizations.
The program is authorized for 5 years, with an annual budget of $7 million.
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Print number: 118_HR_5975
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Process start date: 2023-11-14