Bill > SB1054

This bill requires all high schools (grades 9-12) to maintain opioid antagonists (like Narcan, a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose) on-site and develop comprehensive policies for their use and administration. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, must create guidelines within 90 days that specify training requirements, storage protocols, and administration procedures for these medications. Volunteers who will be responsible for storing or administering the opioid antagonists must complete biennial training, which will be conducted during paid work hours and can count towards continuing professional education. During each school day, at least one trained individual must be present at the school facility to potentially administer the medication in case of a suspected overdose. The bill provides civil immunity protections for school nurses, employees, or other trained individuals who administer the medication, and allows schools to use various funding sources such as school safety grants, opioid settlement funds, and state appropriations to implement these requirements. The legislation aims to improve emergency response capabilities in schools and potentially save lives in the event of an opioid overdose.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1054