Summary
The Addictions Care Center of Albany will bring a Stanford-developed cannabis awareness curriculum into three middle schools, filling a gap between elementary and high school prevention efforts. Legislator Pedo pushed for future programs to target schools by need, and staff noted rural districts often lack access to treatment services.
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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Paid for with opioid settlement funds rather than the county's general budget.
Middle schoolers in the three participating districts, particularly rural students who otherwise lack nearby prevention and treatment services.
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