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The bill would require Alabama's public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention.
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fentanyl stories
Legislature
The bill would require public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness.
Legislature
The bill no longer includes that the individual "knowingly" gave the user a drug laced with fentanyl.
Legislature
Although the Legislature passed this bill in 2023, a glitch led to Gov. Kay Ivey signing the wrong version into law.
Special Session
If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September.
Congress
The bill is designed to target the flow of the deadly narcotic into the United States.
Congress
Britt led a hearing on transnational criminal organizations and related drug and human trafficking.
Legislature
Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences.
Public safety
ADECA is administering the grants using funds from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Governor
Ivey signed the bill just hours after it was approved by the Senate without any discussion or debate.