HB 2662 — Enacting The Student Safety And Awareness Act
HB 2662 requires school districts in Kansas to designate a month during the school year as Student Safety and Awareness Month. During this month, schools must provide educational programs for students on the dangers of fentanyl use, personal safety, awareness, and social media literacy, safety, and responsibility. The bill aims to address risks related to substance abuse and digital platform use among minors. It is currently in the legislative process and has been referred to the Committee on Education.
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