S.Amdt. 3166

SA 3166. Mr. SANDERS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed
by him to the bill H.R. 2, to provide for

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the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the
Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other
purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

At the end of subtitle A of title VI, add the following:

SEC. 61__. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO DECREASE OPIOID MISUSE BY
STUDENTS.

Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end
the following:

``SEC. 379I. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO DECREASE OPIOID MISUSE
BY STUDENTS.

``(a) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the
term `eligible entity' means an extension program in a land-
grant college or university (as defined in section 1404 of
the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching
Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)).
``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a
demonstration project under which the Secretary shall award
grants to eligible entities to provide technical assistance
to support evidence-based programming for students in grades
5 through 8 that is proven to prevent the misuse of opioids
and other substances.
``(c) Applications.--
``(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
subsection (b), an eligible entity shall submit to the
Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary may require.
``(2) Priority.--In allocating grants under subsection (b),
the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity
that--
``(A) has experience in implementing evidence-based
delivery systems for youth programming proven to reduce the
misuse of opioids and other substances among youths in grades
5 through 8;
``(B) promotes healthy life skills that have been
demonstrated to reduce drug misuse; and
``(C) proposes to serve a rural county or community of not
more than 50,000 residents, as determined by the Secretary.
``(3) Submission deadline.--The Secretary shall not accept
an application under paragraph (1) that is submitted less
than 90 days before the date on which the demonstration
project terminates under subsection (h).
``(d) Duration of Grant.--A grant awarded under subsection
(b) shall be for a period of 5 years.
``(e) Grant Disbursement.--
``(1) Minimum grant amount.--An eligible entity that is
given priority under subsection (c)(2) shall receive a grant
of not less than $250,000.
``(2) Time of disbursement.--Not later than 30 days after
awarding a grant to an eligible entity under subsection (b),
the Secretary shall disburse to the eligible entity the total
amount of the grant funds awarded.
``(f) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a
grant under subsection (b)--
``(1) shall use the grant funds to provide technical
assistance to support--
``(A) evidence-based programs that strengthen families by
developing and improving communication skills between parents
or guardians and children;
``(B) evidence-based training programs during and after
school that build life skills and prepare students for
adulthood by providing the education and tools necessary to
teach students how to better communicate with their peers,
build stronger relationships, and resist risky behavior; and
``(C) any other programs, as determined by the Secretary;
and
``(2) may use the grant funds to reimburse the cost of
meals, child care, or other expenses to encourage students
and families to participate in any program implemented under
paragraph (1).
``(g) Reports.--
``(1) Interim reports.--Not later than 1 year after the
demonstration project is established under subsection (b),
and each year thereafter for the next 3 years, the Secretary
shall submit to Congress an interim report on the
demonstration project that includes--
``(A) a summary of the activities conducted by each
eligible entity receiving a grant under the demonstration
project;
``(B) an assessment of the effectiveness of the
demonstration project, including on participation rates; and
``(C) an assessment of the effectiveness of the use of
funds described in subsection (f)(2) to encourage students
and families to participate in any program implemented under
paragraph (1) of that subsection.
``(2) Final report.--Not later than 180 days after the
termination of the demonstration project under subsection
(h), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the
demonstration project that includes--
``(A) a summary of the activities conducted by each
eligible entity receiving a grant under the demonstration
project;
``(B) an assessment of the effectiveness of the
demonstration project, including on--
``(i) reduction in the misuse of opioids and other
substances;
``(ii) reduction in the risk factors of misuse of opioids
and other substances;
``(iii) participation rates;
``(iv) cost savings, with a focus on savings from a
reduction in substance use disorders; and
``(v) changes in youth mental health;
``(C) an assessment of the effectiveness of the use of
funds described in subsection (f)(2) to encourage students
and families to participate in any program implemented under
paragraph (1) of that subsection;
``(D) an assessment of the sustainability of the
demonstration project; and
``(E) a description of the steps and funding necessary to
incorporate components of the demonstration project that are
proven to reduce rates of misuse of opioids and other
substances into Federal and State programs and services.
``(3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make
publically available, including by posting on the website of
the Department of Agriculture, each report submitted under
paragraphs (1) and (2).
``(h) Termination.--The demonstration project established
under subsection (b) shall terminate on the date that is 5
years after the date of the establishment of the
demonstration project.
``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.''.
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