Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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SB 101: Creating the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) educator position.
J.R. Claeys
SB 101 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
54OUT OF 100
Score:54/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill sought to establish a permanent, official position for D.A.R.E. educators within public schools.
Who is affected
Public school districts and state agencies responsible for drug prevention curricula.
Requirements and enforcement
Districts would have integrated a state-authorized D.A.R.E. educator position into their staffing framework.
Costs and funding
Not explicitly stated, though presumably involves state or district funding for permanent roles.
When it takes effect
The bill failed to pass and died in committee.
Potential benefits
Standardized drug prevention programming and a consistent presence of prevention educators.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for reduced local autonomy in selecting prevention strategies and fiscal impact on districts.
What is still unknown
The specific pedagogical methodology or funding mechanism for these positions was not provided in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Creation of new state-level employment positions
- Standardized funding allocation for school safety roles
- Potential for stable long-term career tracks in drug education
Risks
- Adds new recurring fiscal obligations for school districts
- Potential for unfunded mandates if state funding is insufficient
- Opportunity cost for school districts diverting funds to specific programs
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Enhanced access to structured drug prevention programs for students
- Promotes consistent drug awareness curricula across schools
- Strengthens community-school engagement via dedicated educators
Risks
- Restricts local school boards from choosing alternative prevention methods
- Uniform programming may not fit diverse demographic needs
- Limited flexibility to adapt to local drug trends
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Clearer state oversight of drug prevention initiatives
- Centralized reporting for statewide drug education efficacy
- Formalizes legislative intent regarding drug prevention
Risks
- Centralization may reduce local parental control over curricula
- Potential for political influence over educational materials
- Less transparency regarding program success evaluation metrics
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Institutionalizes drug prevention efforts in public schools
- Potential for early intervention in student drug use
- Standardized guidance provided to students on substance dangers
Risks
- Over-reliance on potentially outdated prevention methodologies
- Less integration with clinical/professional mental health services
- May ignore other pressing safety or wellness issues
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill imposes a permanent, uniform mandate that limits local school district control over specific drug prevention programming.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract; full bill text not available for detail on fiscal impact or mandate specifics.
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