A Path to Protection from the Fentanyl Crisis
The nation’s most comprehensive two-day program to empower students to fight against the illicit fentanyl crisis.
Get Street Smart
Jake and Genny will walk you through the details of the Tucker Project Street Smart Curriculum and how it will empower you to stay safe! This is what we call the Tucker Project Street Smart Curriculum. We don’t have a day to waste, let’s get started.
The Tucker Project Will:
Educate students on the dangers of illicit fentanyl and equip them with the skills to say "No"
Provide students with social media red flags and conversation startes to identify and avoid risky situations
Teach students to recognize overdose signs and symptoms and call for help in emergency situations
Integrate illicit fentanyl awareness across subjects to create a comprehensive approach and encourage teacher collaboration
FENTANYL
CURRICULUM:
preventing harm & saving lives
Why This Matters
The Fentanyl epidemic is a growing public health crisis that is affecting communities across the U.S. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is made illegally and similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. The Tucker Project program includes:
- Illicit Fentanyl Awareness
- Mental Health, Mentorship Programs
- Healthcare and Addiction Specialists
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Vaping Dangers
It Starts with Knowledge
Watch Stefanie Roe’s Story
Tucker Charles Roe, poisoned by Fentanyl (Mar. 11 2002 – Sep. 23, 2021), the son of TXAF.org Founder Stefanie Roe
Make a radical impact and save lives
Aligning Fentanyl education with state standards allows for seamless integration into existing lessons. This ensures students receive accurate and relevant information. By learning about fentanyl’s dangers and developing refusal skills, students gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices and contribute to a healthier community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucker's Law?
House Bill 3908, also known as Tucker’s Law, is a law passed during the 88th legislative session, which mandates education on drug poisoning awareness and fentanyl abuse prevention in public schools across Texas. Tucker’s Law also required the State Governor to designate a “Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week” in Texas, the first of which was held October 15 through October 21, 2023.
What is the Tucker Project?
The Tucker Project is an initiative established by Texas Against Fentanyl to produce and provide a fentanyl education curriculum, for use both within the state of Texas and across the nation. Texas Against Fentanyl (TXAF.org) is actively engaged in getting that fentanyl curriculum made, in partnership with a leading national textbook publisher.
Who’s Tucker?
Tucker’s Law and the Tucker Project are named in honor of Tucker Charles Roe (Mar. 11 2002 – Sep. 23, 2021), the son of TXAF.org Founder Stefanie Roe.
When was Tucker’s Law passed?
Tucker’s Law passed the House of Representatives on May 9, 2023. Governor Greg Abbott signed the Bill into law on June 14, 2023.
Is the Tucker Project only for Texas?
No, other states can and have already adopted the Tucker Project, and we strongly encourage more to do the same. Texas Against Fentanyl and the Tucker Project can assist State Representatives and others in doing so.
What People Are Saying
We must move from a general awareness of fentanyl and its dangers to a knowledge. The only way to accomplish this is through education. Texas Against Fentanyl is a thought leader in driving this information and we will not back down. Human lives are on the line, many of them not even given the opportunity to grow into an adult.
Tucker’s Law Signed
More than 40 years after former First Lady Nancy Reagan launched her famous “Just Say No” advertising campaign, Texas and the rest of the nation are once again trying to combat youth drug use through public school awareness programs.
Overdose Awareness
Tucker’s Law required school districts to educate students about fentanyl. Including Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week which must touch on the abuse and addiction of the deadly drug and suicide prevention.
Stefanie’s Story
Stefanie Roe lost her 19-year-old son, Tucker Roe, after he purchased one illicit fentanyl pill from a peer on social media. After he passed, she began sharing his story and educating others on the deadly effects of this dangerous drug.
