A4493

Establishes grant program for school districts to establish substance abuse prevention programs for eighth grade students.

Introduced·3/9/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a grant program for school districts to implement substance abuse prevention programs for eighth grade students.

The bill establishes a grant program for school districts to implement substance abuse prevention programs for eighth grade students. The program includes a faculty and parent education component, which raises awareness and provides skills to help reduce the risk of substance abuse. It also includes a student education component with four phases: discussions with teenagers in drug rehabilitation programs, addresses by individuals with personal family knowledge, interactions with minimum custody offenders, and a day with positive role models and celebrities.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee