United StatesProvides grants to equip schools with naloxone and trained staff
Makes emergency opioid overdose treatment more available in schools so trained staff can respond quickly and potentially reduce deaths and harm.
What it does
Creates a new federal grant program allowing the Secretary to award grants so schools can have and administer drugs/devices for emergency opioid overdose treatment.
Requires grant applicants to submit applications with information required under section 544(b), plus specific certifications about school policies and supplies.
Requires each school to certify trained personnel may administer treatment, that supplies are kept accessible, and that trained staff will be on premises during operating hours.
Requires the State attorney general to certify that applicable state civil liability protection laws provide adequate protection for school personnel who administer emergency treatment.
Amends existing grant statute to explicitly permit 'administering' (not just prescribing) and authorizes appropriations to carry out the new section 544A.
Argument forGives schools federal support to keep and use life-saving overdose reversal drugs on site, enabling faster treatment that can reduce deaths and serious harm.
Argument againstThe bill relies on states to certify liability protections rather than creating a federal legal shield, so protections and legal uncertainty will vary by state.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 10Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 10Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
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