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This bill authorizes local health departments to create educational programs specifically for older adults, working together with other local groups like school districts, libraries, religious organizations, and community groups. If a local health department decides to offer such a program, it must include shared meals and instruction on topics such as using technology, preventing falls and staying physically active, healthy eating, understanding healthcare options, preparing for emergencies, and engaging in community life and maintaining emotional health. The bill also allows school districts to manage the finances for these older adult education programs, using existing local, public health, or charitable funds, but importantly, it prevents school districts from being forced to take money away from their existing adult education or K-12 programs to fund these new initiatives.

Health and Social Services

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