(Feb. 9, 2026) – House Education Committee Works Fentanyl Education and Naloxone Bill
Today, the House Education Committee took action on House Bill 2489, which requires school districts to provide education about fentanyl abuse and to maintain naloxone supplies at each school. The bill was
The committee also took action on House Bill 2421, which prohibits the use of personal electronic communication devices during school hours, prohibits any employee of a school district from using social media to directly communicate with any student for official school purposes, and requires school districts to report the amount of screen time certain students experience during a typical school day. The bill was
The committee will continue to work through the bills before it as it meets throughout the week.