OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation aimed at protecting Oklahoma students from the dangers of fentanyl has been signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

House Bill 1484, known as Rain’s Law, requires schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness for students in grades six through 12. The measure was authored by Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada, and carried in the Senate by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore.

"This is a win for students everywhere," Johns said. "Too many young lives have been lost to something they never saw coming. I am proud of my colleagues and Governor Stitt for recognizing the reality of fentanyl and taking action to protect our students. By ensuring students understand just how dangerous fentanyl is, we are giving them the knowledge they need to protect themselves. This law will help save lives."

The law is named in honor of Cameron University student Rain Reece, who died at 19 after unknowingly taking a pill laced with fentanyl. It establishes required educational components, authorizes qualified organizations to provide instruction and directs the Oklahoma State Department of Education to adopt curriculum standards and resources. The measure also calls for the governor to designate Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in schools in coordination with National Red Ribbon Week.

Weaver, who previously served as director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, said education is one of the most effective tools to prevent future tragedies.

"Even after many years leading the Bureau of Narcotics, fentanyl remains unlike any drug I’ve ever seen, as it can be deadly in the tiniest amounts," Weaver said. "Rain’s Law ensures Oklahoma students learn how dangerous even a single pill can be, while equipping them with knowledge to protect themselves and their peers. I’m proud to see this life-saving legislation become law."

The new law comes as fentanyl continues to devastate families across Oklahoma. For Johns, the issue is deeply personal. Eight of his former students have died from fentanyl.

Rain’s Law now ensures students receive clear, factual information about the risks of synthetic opioids, including how fentanyl is often hidden in counterfeit pills and how even one pill can be deadly.

Johns also recognized the advocacy of Rain’s mother, Karla Carlock, who has worked to turn her loss into a mission to protect others. Her efforts have reached beyond Oklahoma. Last summer, Carlock traveled to Washington, D.C., where she was present when President Donald Trump signed legislation strengthening fentanyl-related laws nationwide, underscoring the growing urgency to address the crisis.

Rain’s Law was introduced during the First Session of the 60th Legislature, where it passed House committees and the House floor unanimously and was approved in a Senate committee. However, it was not heard on the Senate floor until the Second Session.

"Rain’s life mattered, and her story is now helping protect students across our state," Johns said. "If this law spares even one family from that kind of heartbreak, then it is worth it. We owe it to our children to do everything we can to keep them safe."