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School Safety: Fentanyl Overdose Prevention and Education for Youth.

This legislation aims to protect youth from the synthetic opioid crisis, particularly fentanyl. It establishes grant programs for schools and public health agencies to create targeted education and recovery programs, and mandates training for all school personnel on opioid misuse prevention. Furthermore, the act allows schools to purchase naloxone (a life-saving overdose reversal drug) and sets up a federal task force to coordinate national efforts.
Key points
Public schools can receive grants to develop evidence-based education and support programs for students at risk of fentanyl misuse.
All school staff (teachers, administrators, support personnel) must receive professional training on preventing synthetic opioid misuse.
School-based health centers are authorized to purchase naloxone to quickly respond to overdose incidents on school grounds.
A federal task force, including parents of victims, will be established to develop a national strategy to combat the youth opioid crisis.
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Print number: 118_S_3701
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-01-31
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3701.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public schools can receive grants to develop evidence-based education and support programs for students at risk of fentanyl misuse.
  • All school staff (teachers, administrators, support personnel) must receive professional training on preventing synthetic opioid misuse.
  • School-based health centers are authorized to purchase naloxone to quickly respond to overdose incidents on school grounds.
  • A federal task force, including parents of victims, will be established to develop a national strategy to combat the youth opioid crisis.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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