Oregon bill requiring fentanyl education in schools passes in Salem

The bill aims to educate students about fentanyl risks as well as the laws that provide immunity to people who report fentanyl use or seek treatment.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The fentanyl crisis is seemingly everywhere in Oregon, putting a strain on first responders. Overdoses are up, people are dying, and police point to the cheap, blue fentanyl pills as a main factor. The crisis has been making its way into Portland schools, prompting legislative action to try to protect students.

Late last week, a bill passed the Oregon House calling for an age-appropriate fentanyl curriculum to be added to existing drug and alcohol classes in middle

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