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To authorize grants to implement school-community partnerships for preventing substance use and misuse among youth.

2/26/2025, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 894

Bill 119 HR 894, also known as the "School-Community Partnerships for Prevention of Substance Use Act," aims to provide grants to support initiatives that work to prevent substance use and misuse among young people. The bill focuses on fostering partnerships between schools and communities to address this important issue.

The grants authorized by this bill will be used to implement programs and strategies that educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse, provide support and resources for those struggling with addiction, and promote healthy lifestyles. By bringing together schools and communities, the bill seeks to create a comprehensive approach to preventing substance use among young people.

The goal of this legislation is to empower communities to take a proactive stance against substance abuse and provide young people with the tools they need to make healthy choices. By investing in prevention efforts, the bill aims to reduce the prevalence of substance use and misuse among youth, ultimately leading to healthier and safer communities. Overall, Bill 119 HR 894 represents a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of substance abuse among young people by promoting collaboration between schools and communities and providing resources to support prevention efforts.

Congressional Summary of HR 894

Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2025

This bill allows the Office of National Drug Control Policy to award grants for eligible entities to implement school-community partnerships for preventing and reducing substance use and misuse among youth. Eligible entity refers to a coalition that (1) receives or has received a grant under the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, and (2) has a memorandum of understanding in effect with not less than one local school to establish a school-community partnership.

Current Status of Bill HR 894

Bill HR 894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 894 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025.  Bill HR 894's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 894

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 894

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 894

To authorize grants to implement school-community partnerships for preventing substance use and misuse among youth.
To authorize grants to implement school-community partnerships for preventing substance use and misuse among youth.

Comments

Santana McCarthy profile image

Santana McCarthy

488

9 months ago

How will this affect me?

Blessing Grant profile image

Blessing Grant

407

9 months ago

I don't support this bill. It's a waste of taxpayer money and won't actually prevent substance use among youth. It's just another government program that won't make a difference. Who benefits from this bill? Certainly not me.