An Act relative to substance use education in public schools
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve substance use education in Massachusetts public schools. It seeks to ensure that students receive comprehensive information about the risks of substance use, prevention strategies, and available resources. The legislation intends to standardize and strengthen substance use education programs across the state’s schools. It also encourages schools to integrate substance use education into existing curricula.
Key provisions
- Requires public schools to provide substance use education to students.
- Establishes guidelines for the content of substance use education programs.
- Encourages collaboration between schools, families, and community organizations on substance use prevention.
- Promotes the integration of substance use education into existing school curricula.
- Supports the development of resources for educators on substance use education.
- Mandates that schools provide information on the availability of substance use treatment and support services.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts public schools
- Public school educators
- School administrators
- Families of students
- Massachusetts communities
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize substance use education across the state's school system.
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