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Assigned to HHS FOR
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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Third Legislature, Second Regular Session
health
education; marijuana; opioids; alcohol
(NOW: illegal substances education; partnership)
Purpose
Allows the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) to partner with local education agencies to teach children the dangers of illegal substances.
Background
Federal law defines the term controlled substance as a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor, included in the labelling for schedule I, II, III, IV or V substances, and excludes alcoholic beverages and tobacco. The list of established scheduled controlled substances is updated annually. Drugs classified as schedule I are those that do not have an accepted medical use and that have a high potential for abuse, including heroin, LSD, cannabis and ecstasy (21 U.S.C. § 802(6))
GOYFF's mission is to create a brighter future for youth and families by providing Arizona with programming, resources and expertise. GOYFF serves vulnerable communities to help prevent and address five key areas: 1) child safety; 2) human trafficking; 3) domestic and sexual violence; 4) juvenile justice; and 5) substance abuse. Additionally, GOYFF works to strengthen service and volunteerism through the AmeriCorps program and faith-based community engagement.
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1.
Allows GOYFF to
partner with local education agencies to teach children the dangers of
federally defined illegal substances.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
HEALTH 2/15/18 DPA 9-0-0-0
3rd Read 3/12/18 DPA 57-3-0
Prepared by Senate Research
March 19, 2018
CRS/NW/lat