Education - As introduced, designates October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in all public schools; requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction related to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades six through 12. - Amends TCA Title 15 and Title 49.

HB 617, nicknamed "Tucker's Law," designates October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in all Tennessee public schools and requires schools to provide age-appropriate, research-based instruction about fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6-12. The bill mandates that this instruction cover suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse risks, local resource access, and broader substance use education. It applies to all local education agencies and public charter schools, with implementation required starting July 1, 2025. The law specifies that instruction may be delivered by qualified entities like health agencies, schools, or mental health professionals.