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School Access to Naloxone Act of 2023
12/9/2023, 5:40 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3065
Bill 118 HR 3065, also known as the School Access to Naloxone Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of increasing access to naloxone in schools. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, and this bill seeks to ensure that schools have this life-saving medication readily available in case of emergencies.
The bill mandates that schools that receive federal funding must have naloxone on hand and train staff members on how to administer the medication. It also provides funding for schools to purchase naloxone and receive training on its use. Additionally, the bill encourages schools to develop policies and procedures for responding to opioid overdoses and educating students on the dangers of opioid use.
The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2023 aims to address the growing opioid crisis in the United States by ensuring that schools are equipped to respond to overdoses and potentially save lives. By increasing access to naloxone and providing training to school staff, this legislation seeks to protect students and staff members from the devastating effects of opioid overdose.
The bill mandates that schools that receive federal funding must have naloxone on hand and train staff members on how to administer the medication. It also provides funding for schools to purchase naloxone and receive training on its use. Additionally, the bill encourages schools to develop policies and procedures for responding to opioid overdoses and educating students on the dangers of opioid use.
The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2023 aims to address the growing opioid crisis in the United States by ensuring that schools are equipped to respond to overdoses and potentially save lives. By increasing access to naloxone and providing training to school staff, this legislation seeks to protect students and staff members from the devastating effects of opioid overdose.
Congressional Summary of HR 3065
School Access to Naloxone Act of 2023
This bill authorizes grants for expanding access to drugs or devices to treat opioid overdoses (e.g., naloxone) in elementary and secondary schools.
The Department of Health and Human Services may award the grants to states, Indian tribes, and localities. To receive a grant, recipients must certify that schools in their jurisdictions will stock the drugs and devices and have trained staff on premises during operating hours to administer them.
Additionally, the attorney general of the recipient's state must certify that trained staff are covered by state civil liability protections for individuals who administer aid in an emergency (commonly known as Good Samaritan laws).
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Current Status of Bill HR 3065
Bill HR 3065 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3065 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3065's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 5, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3065
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
34Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3065
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Drug therapy
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- School administration
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3065
School Access to Naloxone Act of 2023
School Access to Naloxone Act of 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide funding for trained school personnel to administer drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3065
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