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This bill modifies existing Minnesota education law regarding substance use education in schools by moving up the implementation of a comprehensive cannabis and substance use education program from the 2026-2027 school year to the 2025-2026 school year. The program, which will be mandatory for middle and high schools, must include instruction on substance use topics, encourage students to communicate with parents and trusted adults about cannabis and substance use (with specific mention of fentanyl), and provide referrals to local resources for medically accurate information and treatment for substance use disorders. Additionally, the bill adds a new provision that explicitly allows school districts and charter schools to adopt programs aimed at discouraging and preventing underage substance abuse. The bill emphasizes that any curriculum development or implementation related to these substance use education requirements must be consistent with existing state educational guidelines, ensuring that the programs respect community values and align with established educational standards.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2175&ssn=0&y=2025