This bill amends the Revised School Code to enhance the legal protections for school employees who administer medications, specifically focusing on the administration of opioid antagonists. It clarifies that school administrators, teachers, or designated employees are not liable for civil damages or criminal actions when they administer medication, including opioid antagonists, in good faith and according to established protocols. The bill introduces a new section, 1179c, which mandates that if the Department of Health and Human Services provides opioid antagonists at no cost, each school must have at least one trained employee to administer these medications.

Additionally, the bill requires school boards to develop policies regarding the administration of opioid antagonists, which must include notifying parents or guardians when an opioid antagonist is administered and calling emergency services if a student is suspected of experiencing an opioid-related overdose. The definitions of "opioid antagonist" and "opioid-related overdose" are also provided to ensure clarity in the implementation of these policies. Overall, the bill aims to improve the safety and health response capabilities of schools in the face of potential opioid-related emergencies.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1178
As Passed by the Senate: 380.1178