Massachusetts S1265 mandates public schools to include substance use prevention plans in their policies, focusing on opioid dangers and overdose.

Massachusetts S1265 amends the state's General Laws to require public schools to incorporate substance use prevention strategies in their policies, emphasizing the risks of opioid addiction and the legal protections for reporting overdoses. Schools are encouraged to adopt successful models from other districts, assess their methods, and collaborate with state health and education departments to enhance prevention efforts. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Massachusetts S1265 mandates public schools to include substance use prevention plans in their policies, focusing on opioid dangers and overdose.

Massachusetts S1265 amends the state's General Laws to require public schools to incorporate substance use prevention strategies in their policies, emphasizing the risks of opioid addiction and the legal protections for reporting overdoses. Schools are encouraged to adopt successful models from other districts, assess their methods, and collaborate with state health and education departments to enhance prevention efforts. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.