This bill mandates the Department of Education and Early Development to create an opioid abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for students in grades six through twelve. The curriculum will include at least 60 minutes of annual instruction covering the dangers of opioid use, particularly those that may contain fentanyl, awareness of opioids targeting children, the science behind opioid use, prevention strategies, and early warning signs of addiction. The department is required to consult with the Department of Health, relevant state and tribal entities, and families affected by opioid overdoses during the curriculum development process.

Additionally, each school district is required to implement this curriculum for students in grades six through twelve, ideally during the last week of October. The bill defines key terms related to the curriculum, including "curriculum," "drugs," "opioid," "opioid abuse," and "opioid addiction," ensuring clarity in the legislation's intent and scope.

Statutes affected:
HB0166A, AM HB 166, introduced 04/02/2025: