Maryland § 7-411
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-411, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-411.
(a) The State Board shall develop and implement a program of drug addiction and prevention education in the public schools.
(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c)(2) of this section, this program shall be started before the sixth grade in each public school by teachers who are trained in the field of drug education.
(2) The State Board shall establish standards for determining how a teacher is considered to be “trained in the field of drug addiction and prevention education” for the purposes of this section.
(c) (1) The program shall include instruction related to heroin and opioid addiction and prevention, including information relating to the lethal effect of fentanyl.
(2) The instruction required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:
(i) Delivered in grade bands as follows:
1. Third grade through fifth grade;
2. Sixth grade through eighth grade; and
3. Ninth grade through twelfth grade; and
(ii) A stand–alone unit in the program.
(d) This program shall be coordinated with other State agencies that are responsible for drug abuse education and control.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-411
What does Maryland Code § 7-411 cover?
Section 7-411 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 7-411?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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