Minnesota bill allows high school students to possess and administer opiate antagonists with parental consent.

Minnesota HF1641 amends state law to allow high school students in grades 9 through 12 to possess and administer opiate antagonists to peers, provided they have written parental consent. School districts and charter schools must maintain a supply of these antagonists and ensure at least two doses are available on each school site. The commissioner of health must provide resources, including training videos, to assist schools in implementing an opiate antagonist emergency response.

Minnesota bill allows high school students to possess and administer opiate antagonists with parental consent.

Minnesota HF1641 amends state law to allow high school students in grades 9 through 12 to possess and administer opiate antagonists to peers, provided they have written parental consent. School districts and charter schools must maintain a supply of these antagonists and ensure at least two doses are available on each school site. The commissioner of health must provide resources, including training videos, to assist schools in implementing an opiate antagonist emergency response.