Requires high schools to carry and have a trained employee to administer opioid antagonists during all school hours and after school activities.
Summary
This bill would amend the Education Law to require every high school in New York to keep an opioid antagonist on hand for emergency use in the event of an opioid-related overdose. It also requires each high school to designate at least one employee who has completed an approved training course in administering opioid antagonists and who is responsible for storage, maintenance, control, and oversight of the medication.
The bill further requires that a trained employee be present on school grounds during all school hours and after-school activities so the opioid antagonist can be administered if needed. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
The bill would create a new statewide requirement for high schools to stock opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, and to maintain trained personnel able to respond to overdose emergencies. It would add a new subdivision to section 922 of the Education Law and interact with existing Public Health Law training requirements referenced in section 3309, affecting school districts, high school administrators, and designated staff members.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be framed as a public health and school safety response to the opioid crisis. The sponsorship and caption suggest a generally protective, prevention-oriented intent, with the bill aimed at ensuring rapid emergency response in schools. No formal opposition or support is reflected in the available record.
Contention
No committee transcript or vote history is available, so specific points of contention are not documented. Potential areas of debate, however, could include the cost and logistics of requiring every high school to purchase and maintain opioid antagonists, the burden of training and staffing requirements, and whether the mandate should apply to all schools or only those with demonstrated need. Any concern would likely come from school administrators or budget-conscious stakeholders, while supporters would likely emphasize student safety and overdose preparedness.
Same As
Requires high schools to carry and have a trained employee to administer opioid antagonists during all school hours and after school activities.
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