New Jersey A3909 mandates school districts to teach students in grades six through twelve about the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine.
New Jersey A3909, known as "Max’s Law," requires school districts to incorporate instruction on the dangers of fentanyl and xylazine into the curriculum for students in grades six through twelve. The instruction must include information on fentanyl and xylazine abuse prevention, awareness of poisoning symptoms, emergency response, and laws protecting individuals who report drug use or seek treatment. The Department of Education must provide age-appropriate resources and post related information on its website.
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