Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 617: Education - As introduced, designates October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in all public schools; requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction related to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades six through 12. - Amends TCA Title 15 and Title 49.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 617 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - As introduced, designates October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in all public schools; requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction related to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades six through 12. - Amends TCA Title 15 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican).