School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Summary

**School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 (S 3588)** This bill would help schools obtain and use naloxone (Narcan), a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives. **What it does:** - Provides funding or support for schools to acquire naloxone - Likely includes training for school staff on how to use the medication - May establish guidelines for when and how schools can administer naloxone **Who it affects:** - K-12 students who might experience or witness an opioid overdose - School staff who would be trained to respond to overdose emergencies - Parents and families of school-age children **What would change:** Schools would be better equipped to handle opioid overdose emergencies on campus. Staff would have life-saving medication readily available and know how to use it properly. **Current status:** The bill is still in committee and has not been voted on yet. *Note: This summary is based on the bill title, as the full text wasn't provided.*

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