Education Code § 51.9363

Sec. 51.9363. FENTANYL PREVENTION AND DRUG POISONING AWARENESS EDUCATION. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003. (b) Each institution of higher education shall provide research-based instruction related to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness to entering undergraduate students as soon as practicable during the students' first semester or term at the institution. (c) The instruction required by this section must include: (1) suicide prevention; (2) prevention of the abuse of and addiction to fentanyl; (3) awareness of local institution and community resources and any processes involved in accessing those resources; and (4) health education that includes information about substance use and abuse, including young adult substance use and abuse. (d) The instruction required by this section may be provided online and by an entity or an employee or agent of an entity that is: (1) an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education; (2) a library; (3) a community service organization; (4) a religious organization; (5) a local public health agency; or (6) an organization employing mental health professionals. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 609 (H.B. 3062), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025.