Alabama § 16-41-3 - Purpose; Legislative Intent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-41-3 — Purpose; Legislative Intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-41-3. Purpose; Legislative Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to insure the development of a comprehensive drug abuse education program for all children and youth in grades one through 12. It is the legislative intent that this program shall teach the adverse and dangerous effects on the human mind and body of drugs and that such instruction shall be intensive and that it shall be given immediate emphasis, beginning with the 1971-72 school year. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the voluntary services of persons from the professions of clergy, education, medicine, law enforcement, social services and such other professionally and occupationally qualified individuals as can make a contribution to this program be utilized in its implementation so that the highest possible degree of expertise may be brought to bear.
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What does Code of Alabama § 16-41-3 cover?
Section 16-41-3 ("Purpose; Legislative Intent.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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