Bill > S432

This bill amends Chapter 71 of Massachusetts general laws to explicitly include prescription opioid abuse prevention education as part of the school curriculum. Specifically, the bill requires schools to provide education about the prescription drug epidemic, focusing on how prescription opioid abuse can lead to addiction to other drugs like heroin. By inserting this language into existing law, the legislation aims to raise awareness among students about the risks of prescription opioid misuse and its potential long-term consequences. The amendment suggests that schools should incorporate comprehensive information about opioid abuse as part of their broader health education programming, helping students understand the dangerous progression from prescription drug misuse to more severe forms of substance addiction.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S432