Bill > HB3908

This bill, known as "Tucker's Law," aims to address fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in public schools in Texas. It amends the Education Code to require the local school health advisory council to recommend appropriate grade levels and curriculum for instruction on the dangers of opioids, including fentanyl addiction and abuse, as well as methods of administering opioid antagonists. The bill also establishes a "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week" in public schools to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl. Additionally, it mandates that each school district provide annual research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6 through 12, covering topics such as suicide prevention, substance use and abuse, and local resources. The bill applies starting from the 2023-2024 school year.