Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.

Contracts

• EdTech & Content Vendors: Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with LMS providers or health content vendors must be amended to include specific indemnification clauses. If their content is found not to be "research-based" or factually accurate, the vendor must bear the liability.
• Third-Party MOUs: If outsourcing instruction to local health agencies or non-profits (as permitted), execute Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that strictly define data sharing (FERPA compliance) and reporting intervals.

Hiring/Training

• Student Onboarding: Mandatory modules must be inserted into Freshman Orientation (e.g., UNIV 101) or online pre-enrollment compliance checklists.
• Staff Designation: Designate a specific role within Student Affairs or Risk Management to verify the curriculum is current; fentanyl statistics and local resource contacts change frequently and must be updated annually.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Student Completion Audits: You must maintain digital records of which students completed the training. This data must be retrievable for liability defense.
• Curriculum Vetting File: Create a permanent compliance file documenting the sources used to build the curriculum (e.g., CDC, NIH citations). This proves the "research-based" statutory requirement was met.

Fees & Costs

• Budget Impact: Low direct costs. The Legislative Budget Board anticipates costs will be absorbed by existing resources.
• Allocation: Budget for potential licensing fees for specialized health modules if internal development is not feasible.