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KS HB2140
Creating the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) educator position.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the attorney general; relating to the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) program; creating the position of drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) educator; providing for the duties and responsibilities thereof.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new statewide Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) educator position within the Kansas Attorney General's office. The Attorney General will appoint this educator and can hire additional staff as budget permits. The D.A.R.E. educator will be responsible for providing instruction on drug abuse to students in public elementary and secondary schools, with a specific focus on fentanyl and other opioid drugs, using a curriculum approved by the Attorney General. The educator must also submit an annual report to the legislature detailing any curriculum modifications and listing the public schools served by the program. Additionally, the educator will be tasked with performing other services and providing materials and information to support the D.A.R.E. program in Kansas. The bill will go into effect immediately upon publication in the state statute book, establishing a new role aimed at educating students about the dangers of drug abuse.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (H)
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 (on 02/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2140/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2140_00_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Education Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2140_h_1311.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2140_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2140_00_0000.pdf |
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