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SF2175 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cannabis and substance use education requirements modification

AI Generated Summary

This bill modifies education requirements in Minnesota related to cannabis and substance use. Specifically, it mandates that starting in the 2025-2026 school year, school districts and charter schools must implement a comprehensive education program on substance use, including cannabis and fentanyl or fentanyl-containing substances, for middle and high school students.

The program must: 1. Respect community values and encourage students to talk with parents, guardians, or other trusted adults about substance use. 2. Provide referrals to local resources for accurate medical information and substance use disorder treatment.

Additionally, a new provision (Subd. 2a) allows school districts or charter schools to adopt optional programs to discourage and prevent underage substance abuse at their discretion.

This bill ensures that substance use education aligns with existing Minnesota education policies (sections 120B.10 and 120B.11).

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and returned to author
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and returned to author

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for comprehensive education program on cannabis and substance use."
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies cannabis and substance use education requirements in schools under section 120B.215, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted school year for program implementation to 2025-2026."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120B.215",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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