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This bill, known as the "Illicit Opioid Supply Substances Poisoning Awareness Act," mandates that school districts in New Jersey provide instruction on the dangers of substances prevalent in the illicit opioid supply to students in grades six through twelve as part of their health and physical education curriculum. This instruction will cover prevention of abuse, awareness of poisoning, the risks associated with synthetic opioids and common non-opioid adulterants, recognizing symptoms of opioid poisoning, how to respond to emergencies, and legal protections for those who administer opioid antidotes like naloxone or seek medical help for overdoses. The Commissioner of Education will provide age-appropriate resources compiled by the Commissioner of Health, drawing from federal and state health agencies, and school districts will also inform students about accessing opioid antidotes, including naloxone, both at school and in the community. The Department of Education will maintain information on its website regarding this instruction, awareness materials, outreach organizations, mental health resources, and where to obtain naloxone. The State Board of Education will update the New Jersey Student Learning Standards to ensure this instruction is incorporated, and the act takes effect immediately, applying to the first full school year following the next regularly scheduled update to the comprehensive health and physical education standards.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2818