South Carolina S0984 mandates opioid and fentanyl education and naloxone training for college staff.

South Carolina S0984 requires institutions of higher education to provide opioid and fentanyl prevention education and awareness information on their websites starting with the 2027-2028 academic year. The education must include recognizing an opioid overdose, appropriate response, and legal protections. The bill also mandates training on administering naloxone or other opioid overdose reversal medication for staff assigned to student residence halls. Institutions may obtain and maintain naloxone for use in responding to suspected overdoses on their property.

South Carolina S0984 mandates opioid and fentanyl education and naloxone training for college staff.

South Carolina S0984 requires institutions of higher education to provide opioid and fentanyl prevention education and awareness information on their websites starting with the 2027-2028 academic year. The education must include recognizing an opioid overdose, appropriate response, and legal protections. The bill also mandates training on administering naloxone or other opioid overdose reversal medication for staff assigned to student residence halls. Institutions may obtain and maintain naloxone for use in responding to suspected overdoses on their property.