# FACTS Act Summary
The Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools Act (FACTS Act) establishes a comprehensive federal program to combat synthetic opioid misuse among youth through school-based education and prevention efforts. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award three-year grants of up to $50 million annually through 2026 to up to 25 partnerships between schools and public health agencies to develop evidence-based prevention programs, teacher training, student counseling, and recovery services for youth affected by synthetic opioid misuse. The legislation also creates an interagency task force led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate federal efforts, identify best practices, and develop a national prevention strategy, while requiring schools to integrate synthetic opioid prevention into their educational plans and professional development programs. Additionally, the bill expands data collection efforts by requiring federal surveys and the Department of Education to track synthetic opioid prevalence in schools, access to naloxone in school-based health centers, and youth awareness and usage patterns. The legislation prioritizes funding for areas with higher rates of youth drug use and ensures equitable distribution across geographic regions, urban and rural communities, and tribal populations.
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