This bill appropriates a total of $1 million from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Minnesota Department of Health. The funding is designated for a grant to the organization Change the Outcome, which will focus on opioid prevention and education initiatives.
The grant will support various educational efforts, including data-centered learning opportunities about the dangers of opioid use targeted at middle and high school students and their communities. Additionally, it will provide instruction on prevention strategies, personal risk assessment, overdose recognition, information on emerging drug trends such as fentanyl and xylazine, and access to resources for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.