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SF2175 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cannabis and substance use education requirements modification

AI Generated Summary

The bill S.F. No. 2175 proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.215, regarding cannabis and substance use education in schools.

Key Provisions:

  1. Mandatory Substance Use Education:

    • Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, school districts and charter schools must implement a comprehensive education program for middle and high school students.
    • The program must cover cannabis use and substance use, including fentanyl and fentanyl-laced substances.

  2. Curriculum Requirements:

    • Instruction must align with topics listed in subdivision 1 (likely covering risks, effects, and prevention strategies).
    • The curriculum must:
      • Respect community values and encourage students to discuss substance use with parents, guardians, and trusted adults.
      • Refer students to local resources for medically accurate information and treatment options for substance use disorders.

  3. School Discretion in Additional Programs:

    • A new subdivision (2a) allows school districts and charter schools the discretion to adopt additional programs aimed at discouraging and preventing underage substance abuse.

Impact:

  • This bill strengthens substance use education in Minnesota schools, particularly focusing on fentanyl awareness.
  • It mandates education but allows schools additional flexibility to expand prevention programs as needed.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Incorporates flexibility for schools through new educational mandates under related statutes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references existing educational statutes for alignment with newly introduced substance use education programs.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures compatibility with broader educational goals and standards per existing statutes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120B.10"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Aligns new substance use instruction with goals of academic excellence in existing frameworks."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This citation ensures that new educational programs about cannabis and substance use are consistent with overarching educational improvement frameworks.",
      "modified": [
        "Reiterates importance of adhering to statewide educational objectives while expanding curriculum."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120B.11"
  }
]

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