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, 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 family members of individuals who have experienced opioid overdoses during the development of this curriculum.

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 "school district," ensuring clarity in the legislation's intent and scope.

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