Funding School Access to Opioid Overdose Emergency Treatment.
This law aims to enhance safety in elementary and secondary schools by providing federal grants to acquire and store emergency opioid overdose reversal drugs, such as Naloxone. It mandates that schools must have trained personnel available during all operating hours to administer these life-saving devices immediately. This measure offers greater peace of mind to parents and staff by establishing a rapid response protocol for opioid-related emergencies.
Key points
Grants are available for elementary and secondary schools to purchase and maintain supplies of emergency opioid overdose treatment drugs and devices.
Schools must ensure trained personnel (nurses, designated staff) are present during all operating hours to administer the treatment.
Implementation requires state certification that personnel administering the drugs are protected from civil liability under existing state laws.
Status:
Introduced
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