Bill > A03742

This bill requires all high schools to acquire and maintain an opioid antagonist (a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose, such as Narcan) and designate at least one trained employee to be responsible for its storage, maintenance, and administration. The trained employee must complete a specific approved training course in opioid antagonist use as outlined in section 3309 of the public health law. Critically, the bill mandates that a trained employee capable of administering the opioid antagonist must be present on school grounds during all school hours and after-school activities, ensuring that the school can quickly respond to a potential opioid overdose emergency. This legislation aims to enhance student safety by providing rapid medical intervention in the event of an opioid-related overdose, with the trained employee serving as a critical first responder until additional medical help can arrive.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3742