New York bill S01270 mandates high schools to stock opioid antagonists and have trained personnel available to administer them during school hours.

The New York bill S01270 amends the education law to require all high schools to carry opioid antagonists for emergency use in case of opioid-related overdoses. It mandates that schools designate at least one employee trained in administering these antagonists. This designated employee must be present on school grounds during all school hours and after-school activities to administer the opioid antagonists if needed. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill S01270 mandates high schools to stock opioid antagonists and have trained personnel available to administer them during school hours.

The New York bill S01270 amends the education law to require all high schools to carry opioid antagonists for emergency use in case of opioid-related overdoses. It mandates that schools designate at least one employee trained in administering these antagonists. This designated employee must be present on school grounds during all school hours and after-school activities to administer the opioid antagonists if needed. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.