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

SB 611: 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 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 611 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 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: Becky Massey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Becky Massey (Republican).