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Ohio Senate unanimously approves bill requiring annual K–12 instruction on substance abuse, bullying and hazing

2945113 · April 9, 2025
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Senate Bill 7 passed the Ohio Senate 33–0 on April 8, requiring developmentally appropriate, evidence-based annual instruction on substance misuse and adding anti-bullying and anti-hazing education for public and certain nonpublic schools.

The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 7 by voice and roll call, recorded as 33 yays, 0 nays, requiring annual, developmentally appropriate instruction for K–12 students on the harmful effects of substance abuse and adding anti-bullying and anti-hazing curriculum requirements.

Senator Johnson, the bill’s sponsor, said the state must emphasize prevention alongside treatment and noted cooperation…

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