New York A06749 mandates health education in schools to include information on cannabis use.
New York A06749 amends the education law to require health education in schools to cover cannabis use. This includes discouraging misuse and abuse of cannabis and other drugs, and promoting attitudes that enhance health and well-being. Instruction on cannabis use will be part of health education at all grade levels, taught by certified health teachers. The commissioner can prescribe health education courses on cannabis and other drugs, and the board of regents can review and streamline existing curriculum.
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