Texas HB3062 mandates fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for incoming undergraduate students at public higher education.

HB3062 amends the Texas Education Code to require public institutions of higher education to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness to entering undergraduate students. The instruction must include suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse prevention, awareness of local resources, and health education on substance use and abuse. The education can be delivered online or by various entities, including libraries, community service organizations, religious organizations, local public health agencies, and mental health professional organizations.

Texas HB3062 mandates fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for incoming undergraduate students at public higher education.

HB3062 amends the Texas Education Code to require public institutions of higher education to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness to entering undergraduate students. The instruction must include suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse prevention, awareness of local resources, and health education on substance use and abuse. The education can be delivered online or by various entities, including libraries, community service organizations, religious organizations, local public health agencies, and mental health professional organizations.