H.R.3130 - Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools Act; FACTS Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3130, the FACTS Act, aims to combat synthetic opioid misuse among youth by establishing education partnership programs between schools and public health agencies. It creates a pilot program for prevention, treatment, and recovery, and establishes an Interagency Task Force to coordinate federal responses. The bill also includes amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Public Health Service Act to enhance professional development, data collection, and access to naloxone in schools.
Expected Effects
The FACTS Act is likely to increase awareness and prevention efforts related to synthetic opioid misuse among youth. It will also improve data collection and reporting on opioid use and overdoses in schools. The establishment of the Interagency Task Force could lead to a more coordinated and effective federal response to the opioid crisis among young people.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness and education about the dangers of synthetic opioids for students, families, and school personnel.
- Improved access to treatment and recovery programs for youth struggling with opioid misuse.
- Enhanced data collection and reporting to better understand the scope of the problem and track the effectiveness of interventions.
- Coordinated federal efforts through the Interagency Task Force to address the opioid crisis among youth.
- Potential reduction in opioid-related overdoses and deaths among secondary school-aged children.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased federal spending without guaranteed outcomes.
- Possible administrative burden on schools and public health agencies to implement the new programs and reporting requirements.
- Risk of ineffective programs if evidence-based practices are not properly implemented or adapted to local needs.
- Limited scope of the pilot program, which may not reach all areas in need.
- Potential for the Task Force to duplicate existing efforts or become bogged down in bureaucratic processes.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution, as it aims to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents. The establishment of education programs and data collection efforts falls within the purview of Congress's power to provide for the general welfare. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).