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SF2234 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Overdose prevention education inclusion in health education standards requirement provision

Related bill: HF2023

AI Generated Summary

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2234, proposes an amendment to the state's education standards to require overdose prevention education as part of health education in schools.

Key Provisions:

  1. Overdose Prevention Education – The bill adds overdose recognition, prevention, and response education as a required topic in health curricula for students in grades 6 through 12.
  2. Existing Health Education Requirements Expanded – The bill updates Minnesota Laws 2024, Chapter 115, Article 2, Section 21, Subdivision 2 to include overdose prevention education alongside other health-related topics like:
    • CPR & AED training (for grades 7-12)
    • Vaping awareness & prevention (for grades 6-8)
    • Substance use and cannabis education (expanded to include overdose prevention)
    • Sexually transmitted infections/disease education
    • Mental health education (for grades 4-12)

Impact:

  • Ensures students receive critical information about overdose risks and response measures.
  • Supports substance use prevention efforts in Minnesota schools.
  • Aligns with Minnesota's broader commitment to public health and student well-being.

Status:

  • Introduced and referred to the Education Policy Committee on March 6, 2025 for further review.

This bill aims to equip students with life-saving knowledge regarding drug overdose risks and prevention as part of their health education curriculum.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
SenateNoteActionHF substituted in committee

Citations

 
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