Tennessee HB0617 designates October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in public schools to educate students about fentanyl dangers.

Tennessee HB0617 amends Tennessee Code to designate October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in all public schools. During this month, Local Education Agencies and public charter schools must provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction to students in grades six through twelve. Instruction topics include suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse prevention, awareness of local resources, and health education on substance use and abuse. Instruction may be provided by various entities, including higher education institutions, libraries, and community service organizations.

Tennessee HB0617 designates October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in public schools to educate students about fentanyl dangers.

Tennessee HB0617 amends Tennessee Code to designate October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in all public schools. During this month, Local Education Agencies and public charter schools must provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction to students in grades six through twelve. Instruction topics include suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse prevention, awareness of local resources, and health education on substance use and abuse. Instruction may be provided by various entities, including higher education institutions, libraries, and community service organizations.