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Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention in Schools Act

This act aims to protect youth from the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. It establishes educational programs in schools, provides training for school staff, and improves data collection on the issue to better support students and their families in combating addiction.
Key points
Public schools and public health agencies will partner on programs to prevent opioid misuse.
Teachers and school staff will receive training on fentanyl dangers and how to respond.
Schools will implement recovery support programs for students, including peer-to-peer support.
An interagency task force will be established to coordinate government efforts against youth opioid misuse.
Data on opioid access in schools and its impact on safety will be collected and analyzed to better understand the problem.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3130
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2025-05-01