Paraná state deputy Anibelli Neto introduced a bill to establish school campaigns on gambling risks and prevention of gambling addiction in the state's public school system. The proposal includes educational materials, staff training and school activities, and will go to legislative committees before a plenary vote.
If approved, the measure would require public schools in Paraná to address gambling risks and addiction prevention.
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Bahia state deputy Hilton Coelho presented a bill to the state legislature proposing a public policy on gambling-related disorders. It would provide for prevention, treatment and social reintegration measures, including education campaigns and training for health, education and social-assistance professionals; the bill has no set analysis date.
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