SB 7: Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use

The bill aims to improve education in schools by requiring instruction on various topics, including the harmful effects of substance use, child sexual abuse prevention, and suicide awareness. The bill mandates that schools provide evidence-based curricula and materials on topics such as the dangers of substance use, child sexual abuse prevention, and suicide awareness. Schools must also provide instruction on personal safety and assault prevention, dating violence prevention, and sexual violence prevention. Parents and guardians have the right to examine instructional materials and request their child be excused from certain topics. The bill also requires schools to provide instruction on prescription opioid abuse prevention, organ and tissue donation, and social inclusion. Schools must start providing this instruction in grades 6-12 starting at least two years after March 24, 2021.<br>…