1. A. As part of the comprehensive, integrated curriculum for substance abuse programs provided in Section 1210.229-5 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, each school district shall annually provide research-based instruction related to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades six through twelve.

2. B. The instruction required by this section shall include:

   1. 1. Suicide prevention;
   2. 2. Prevention of the abuse of and addiction to fentanyl;
   3. 3. Awareness of local school and community resources and how to access those resources; and
   4. 4. Health education that includes information about substance use and abuse of fentanyl, including youth substance use and abuse of fentanyl.

3. C. The instruction required by this section may be provided by an organization or an employee or agent of an organization that is:

   1. 1. A public or private institution of higher education;
   2. 2. A library;
   3. 3. A community service organization;
   4. 4. A religious organization;
   5. 5. A local public health agency; or
   6. 6. An organization employing mental health professionals.
4. D. The State Board of Education shall identify and adopt curriculum standards for fentanyl awareness instruction that reflect the areas of instruction listed in subsection B of this section. The standards shall be incorporated into the appropriate health standards for grades six through twelve.
5. E. The State Department of Education shall provide resources to assist schools and teachers in providing instruction on fentanyl awareness.
6. F. Any school district that offers a health education class in grades six through twelve shall include fentanyl awareness curriculum in the drug awareness unit.
7. G. To educate students about the dangers posed by fentanyl and the risks of fentanyl poisoning, including overdose, the Governor shall designate a week to be known as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in public schools. Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week shall be in correlation with National Red Ribbon Week. Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week may include age-appropriate instruction, including instruction on the prevention of the abuse of and addiction to fentanyl, as determined by each school district.

Laws 2026, HB 1484, c. 4, § 2, emerg. eff. July 1, 2026.