This bill amends the Revised School Code by adding Section 1509, which mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and distribute an informational notice regarding the dangers of various substances, including tobacco products, vapor products, THC cannabis products, and synthetic intoxicating hemp. The notice, which must be available in English, Spanish, and Arabic, will include information on the dangers of these products, resources for prevention and treatment, and guidance on recognizing and responding to THC poisoning. The department is required to update this notice annually and provide it to public and nonpublic schools, which must then distribute it to parents or guardians of enrolled students by October 1 each year.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that schools must post a link to the department's webpage containing the informational notice on their own websites. It also provides civil liability immunity to the department, schools, and their employees for any damages related to the notice. Definitions for terms such as "alternative nicotine product," "THC," "tobacco product," and "vapor product" are included to clarify the scope of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 380.1, 380.1852
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852
As Passed by the Senate: 380.1, 380.1852