May 6, 2024 Group Watch: Senate Approves Bill to Teach Students Dangers of Fentanyl
The Alabama Senate unanimously approved legislation to require Alabama public K-12 schools to instruct students about the dangers of fentanyl. It now goes to Governor Ivey for her signature. The bill adds fentanyl language to the current K-12 school drug education policy in response to a situation in Auburn a few years ago. The bill is named for Price Hornsby, a 17-year-old recent graduate of Auburn High School who was awaiting an opportunity to serve in the armed services. He was having trouble sleeping and took a pill from someone with whom he attended school. He unknowingly ingested fentanyl, which resulted in his death. Proponents of the bill hope that implementation will be expedited and that information can be added to the curriculum for the 2024/2025 school year.
