Oklahoma Passes Fentanyl Education Bill for Grades 6-12

Legislation named "Rain's Law" aims to prevent overdoses among young people

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Oklahoma state legislature has passed a bill that will require schools to provide education on the dangers of fentanyl to students in grades 6 through 12. The bill, known as "Rain's Law", was named in honor of 19-year-old Rain Reece, a Cameron University student who died after unknowingly taking a pill laced with the powerful opioid.

Why it matters

Fentanyl overdoses have become a major public health crisis, especially among young people who may not be aware of how potent and deadly the drug can be. This legislation is an attempt to get ahead of the issue by educating students early and potentially saving lives.

The details

House Bill 1484 mandates that all public schools in Oklahoma provide fentanyl education curriculum to students in grades 6 through 12. The curriculum will cover the signs and symptoms of fentanyl use, the risks of overdose, and strategies for avoiding and responding to fentanyl exposure. The bill was named "Rain's Law" after Rain Reece, a Cameron University student who died last year after taking a pill that was laced with fentanyl.

  • House Bill 1484 was passed by the Oklahoma state legislature in February 2026.
  • The bill is now headed to the governor's desk for signature.

The players

Rain Reece

A 19-year-old student at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma who died after unknowingly taking a pill laced with fentanyl.

Oklahoma State Legislature

The legislative body that passed House Bill 1484, mandating fentanyl education in grades 6-12.

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What’s next

Once signed by the governor, the fentanyl education curriculum will be implemented in Oklahoma schools starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.

The takeaway

This new law in Oklahoma reflects a growing recognition of the urgent need to address the fentanyl epidemic, especially among youth. By mandating education on the dangers of fentanyl, the state hopes to empower students with the knowledge to make safer choices and potentially prevent future overdose tragedies.