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District accepts $15,000 increase to Tennessee Prevention Network award to expand substance‑use prevention training
Summary
The committee recommended approving an amendment that increases a state award for the Tennessee Prevention Network by $15,000 (bringing the total to $90,800) to train more school social workers and expand a positive action curriculum aimed at preventing substance misuse among students in grades 6–12.
The committee reviewed a proposed amendment to the district’s contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to increase funding for the Tennessee Prevention Network program by $15,000, bringing the total award for the current contract to $90,800.
Angela Whitelaw presented the amendment and described the purpose as expansion of prevention training and services. She said the program supports primary prevention services—education and prevention for students who have not been identified…
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