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S3772Senate2019-2020 SessionSame asA5258

Opioid Antidotes in Schools

Official title

“Requires high schools to carry and have a trained employee to administer opioid antagonists”

Sponsor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.SD-15+1 co-sponsorAffects Education
Status
In Senate Committee
Rules
Impact
6/10
Moderate
Passage
0%

Bill progress

Step 2 of 7

In committee · Rules

What's happening

This bill requires all New York high schools to have opioid antagonists on hand and a trained employee available to administer them.

Why it matters

  1. Addresses rising opioid overdose risks among youth. By mandating opioid antagonists (like naloxone) in all high schools, the bill acknowledges the increasing prevalence of opioid use and overdoses among teenagers, aiming to provide life-saving intervention on-site.

  2. Ensures rapid response capability. Requiring a trained employee to be present during both school hours and after-school activities means schools can respond immediately to opioid overdoses, a critical factor in preventing fatalities given the short window for effective treatment.

  3. Promotes broader staff preparedness and school safety. The law obligates schools to designate and train staff members, which may also lead to increased awareness and preparedness among other staff and students regarding opioid risks and emergency response.

  4. Could influence public health attitudes and future policy. Mandating opioid antagonist availability in schools not only provides immediate safety benefits but may also reduce stigma around overdose intervention and set a precedent for further harm reduction strategies in educational settings.

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Opioid Antidotes in Schools

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator · Senate District 15

Chair, Racing, Gaming And Wagering

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Committed to rules
  2. Advanced to third reading
  3. 2nd report cal.
  4. 1st report cal.525
  5. Referred to education
  6. Returned to senate
  7. Died in assembly
  8. Referred to education
  9. Delivered to assembly
  10. Passed senateVote 62–0
  11. Ordered to third reading cal.1813
  12. Committee discharged and committed to rules
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  1. Referred to education

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A5258Assembly

Require Opioid Antidotes in Schools

In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Daniel Rosenthal

Impact 6 · Moderate0% to pass

Full text

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STATE OF NEW YORK

3772

2019-2020 Regular Sessions

IN SENATE

February 14, 2019

Introduced by Sen. ADDABBO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring high schools to carry and have a trained employee to administer opioid antagonists

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. Section 922 of the education law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:

3. Notwithstanding any other law, all high schools shall acquire and possess an opioid antagonist for emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience an opioid-related overdose. High schools shall designate at least one employee who has completed a training course in the use of opioid antagonists approved under section three thousand three hundred nine of the public health law to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, control, and general oversight of the opioid antagonist. There shall be a designated employee on school grounds during all school hours and after school activities to administer such opioid antagonists.

§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD09248-01-9

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring high schools to carry and have a trained employee to administer opioid antagonists

Purpose or general idea of bill

Requires high schools in New York State to possess an opioid antagonist and have a trained employee present during all school activities.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1: Amends education law to require high schools to possess an opioid antagonist and have a trained employee on site to administer the antagonist during all school activities.

Section 2: Sets the effective date.

Justification

The opioid crisis in New York has reached critical levels. As the state Department of Health and various agencies take steps towards combating the issue, it is crucial to strengthen protection measures for our students. Moreover, high schools often serve as community hubs for neighborhoods across New York state. In addition to classroom instruc- tion and student activities, many schools offer community programming and serve as civic spaces. Equipping each high school with opioid antag- onists and trained staff adds an extra layer of protection to our public and takes positives steps towards addressing this public health crisis.

Prior legislative history

This is a new bill.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

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