The Price Hornsby Act amends Section 16-40A-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance drug education in public K-12 schools by requiring research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness for students in grades six through twelve. The bill mandates that any drug education program must include age-appropriate content addressing the consequences of drug and alcohol use, techniques for resisting peer pressure, and a clear prohibition against the unlawful possession and use of drugs and alcohol. Additionally, it specifies that local education agencies must provide this fentanyl-related instruction starting in the 2024-2025 school year, ensuring it is comparable to existing drug and alcohol education programs.

The bill also introduces several new provisions, including the requirement for local education agencies to offer instruction on the prevention of fentanyl abuse, awareness of community resources, and health education related to substance use. It allows for the instruction to be delivered by various entities, such as higher education institutions, community organizations, and local health agencies. The act will take effect on June 1, 2024, and aims to equip students with the knowledge and resources necessary to combat the dangers of fentanyl and drug poisoning.