The proposed bill, known as the Student Safety and Awareness Act, mandates that each school district in Kansas designate a month during the school year as "Student Safety and Awareness Month." During this month, educational programs must be provided to students in middle and high schools, focusing on the dangers of fentanyl, personal safety, social media literacy, and crime prevention. The bill emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate and culturally relevant instruction, which can be integrated into existing curricula for health, social studies, or life skills courses. The educational content will vary by grade level, addressing topics such as fentanyl awareness, internet safety for younger students, and personal safety and digital citizenship for older students.

Additionally, the bill requires the state board of education to develop a model for these educational programs by July 1, 2027, which school districts can adopt or modify. Each district must inform parents or guardians about the program's content and objectives, allowing them to opt-out their children from participation if desired. Furthermore, school districts are required to submit annual reports on the implementation and student participation in these programs, with the state board conducting a review every three years to evaluate effectiveness and suggest improvements. The bill does not impose additional staffing or funding requirements on school districts and aims to enhance student safety and awareness without conflicting with existing laws.