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This bill, named "Tucker's Law," establishes October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in Tennessee public schools, requiring local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate instruction about fentanyl-related risks to students in grades 6-12. The mandatory instruction must cover suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse and addiction prevention, awareness of local school and community resources, and health education focusing on substance use and abuse. The instruction can be delivered by various entities including higher education institutions, libraries, community service organizations, religious organizations, public health agencies, and mental health professional organizations. The bill aims to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl, including the risks of poisoning and overdose, and provide comprehensive information about substance abuse. This legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, with the goal of raising awareness and potentially preventing fentanyl-related harm among middle and high school students.

Education

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0611&ga=114