Ohio SB7 mandates instruction on the harmful effects of substance use in schools.

Ohio SB7 requires Ohio schools to provide instruction on the harmful effects of substance use, including marijuana, alcoholic beverages, opioids, and tobacco. This instruction must be age and developmentally appropriate, conforming to prevention best-practice frameworks. Schools must focus on changes in knowledge, attitude, and skills as a child develops. Parents or guardians can request their child be excused from this instruction. The bill also mandates instruction on topics such as personal safety, assault prevention, dating violence, and sexual violence prevention.

Ohio SB7 mandates instruction on the harmful effects of substance use in schools.

Ohio SB7 requires Ohio schools to provide instruction on the harmful effects of substance use, including marijuana, alcoholic beverages, opioids, and tobacco. This instruction must be age and developmentally appropriate, conforming to prevention best-practice frameworks. Schools must focus on changes in knowledge, attitude, and skills as a child develops. Parents or guardians can request their child be excused from this instruction. The bill also mandates instruction on topics such as personal safety, assault prevention, dating violence, and sexual violence prevention.