Substance abuse services; making certain school training mandatory; requiring boards of education of public school districts to provide certain personnel with emergency opioid antagonists under specified condition. Effective date. Emergency.
Impact
The implementation of SB913 will potentially save lives by ensuring that school personnel are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to respond effectively in the event of an opioid overdose on school premises. By mandating that schools provide emergency opioid antagonists and training, the bill seeks to create a safer environment for students and staff. Additionally, this legislation will align with the Good Samaritan Act, which protects individuals administering emergency medications during life-threatening situations, further encouraging proactive responses among school personnel.
Summary
Senate Bill 913 aims to enhance the response to opioid overdoses in Oklahoma public schools by mandating the provision of emergency opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, and training for school personnel. The bill requires the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to distribute these emergency medications to public school districts and establishes training programs that adhere to national guidelines for recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses. This legislative measure is part of a broader effort to tackle the opioid crisis affecting many communities across the state.
Contention
The bill has generated some debate regarding the responsibilities placed on school personnel and the implications for school safety protocols. Critics may argue that requiring staff to administer medication could expose them to legal risks or that the potential for misuse of the drugs needs serious consideration. Supporters contend that the benefits of having trained personnel capable of promptly addressing opioid overdoses far outweigh these concerns. The discourse around the bill highlights the broader conversation about how educational institutions can navigate the complexities of health crises while ensuring student safety.
Substance abuse services; requiring Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to provide emergency opioid antagonists and education; requiring Department of Corrections and county jails to provide emergency opioid antagonists to certain persons subject to certain condition. Effective date.
Substance abuse services; requiring Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to provide emergency opioid antagonists and education; requiring Department of Corrections and county jails to provide emergency opioid antagonists to certain persons subject to certain condition. Effective date.
Hospitals; requiring Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to distribute emergency opioid antagonists to hospitals; requiring hospitals to distribute emergency opioid antagonist to certain persons upon discharge except under certain conditions; granting certain immunities. Effective date.
Hospitals; requiring Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to distribute emergency opioid antagonists to hospitals; requiring hospitals to distribute emergency opioid antagonist to certain persons upon discharge except under certain conditions; granting certain immunities. Effective date.
Substance abuse services; directing certain coordination of emergency opioid antagonist distribution; requiring certain agreements and data submission. Effective date.
Schools; requiring certain school personnel to complete certain training; requiring public schools to develop a cardiac emergency response plan. Effective date. Emergency.
Substance abuse services; directing designation of certain physician to issue statewide standing order for emergency opioid antagonists; specifying duration of standing order. Emergency.
Health: pharmaceuticals; distribution of naloxone under the administration of opioid antagonist act to any individual; provide for. Amends title & secs. 103 & 107 of 2019 PA 39 (MCL 15.673 & 15.677) & adds sec. 106.
Health: pharmaceuticals; distribution of naloxone under the administration of opioid antagonist act to any individual; provide for. Amends title & secs. 103 & 107 of 2019 PA 39 (MCL 15.673 & 15.677) & adds sec. 106. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4365'23
Relating to the use of opioid antagonists on the campuses of public and private schools and institutions of higher education and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.