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HB 755 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Dustin Miller
Abstract: Authorizes public and nonpublic school governing authorities to adopt a policy relative
to the supply and administration of naloxone and other opioid antagonists.
Present law provides for requirements and restrictions relative to the administration of medication
to students.
Proposed law authorizes the governing authority of each public and nonpublic elementary and
secondary school to adopt a policy authorizing a school to maintain a supply of naloxone or any
other opioid antagonist and authorizing a school nurse or other school employee to administer
naloxone or other opioid antagonist to any student or other person on school grounds in the event
of an actual or perceived opioid emergency. Provides that such a policy shall require that a school
nurse or school employee receive at least six hours of training, both general and child-specific, from
a registered nurse or a licensed medical physician prior to being authorized to perform such
administration. Provides that a school governing authority that does not adopt such a policy shall
not be subject to civil liability for failing to authorize such supply or administration.
(Adds R.S. 17:436.1(M))