This bill mandates that school districts in Kansas implement fentanyl abuse education programs for students in grades nine through twelve, based on guidance developed by the state board of education. The programs will focus on preventing fentanyl and opioid abuse and will inform students about available resources for addressing addiction issues. Additionally, each school must maintain a stock supply of naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, and establish policies for its storage and administration by designated school personnel. The bill also allows school districts to collaborate with third-party organizations or law enforcement to deliver these educational programs.

Furthermore, the bill authorizes the attorney general to use funds from the Kansas fights addiction fund to provide grants to school districts for purchasing naloxone supplies. It amends existing law regarding the allocation of funds received from opioid litigation, ensuring that a portion is dedicated to supporting school districts in their efforts to combat opioid abuse. The bill repeals the previous section of law related to these provisions, streamlining the process for funding and support for addiction prevention initiatives in schools.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-777