Bill > HR2383

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the allowable uses of Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grants to help schools address the opioid crisis, specifically fentanyl-related risks. The bill authorizes grant funds to be used for purchasing naloxone (a life-saving medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdose) or other opioid antagonists for educational institutions, providing training to school nurses, teachers, administrators, and school resource officers on how to administer these medications, and offering fentanyl awareness classes or educational materials to students. By making these changes, the bill aims to equip schools with resources and knowledge to prevent and respond to potential opioid overdoses, with a particular focus on protecting children from the dangers of fentanyl. The modifications to the existing law will help schools proactively address the growing threat of opioid abuse and potentially save lives by enabling quick and effective responses to overdose situations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2383/all-info