The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.224, to enhance the availability and administration of opiate antagonists in schools. It mandates that each school district or charter school maintain a supply of opiate antagonists at every school site, ensuring that at least two doses of a nasal opiate antagonist are available on-site. Additionally, the commissioner of health is tasked with providing resources, including training materials, to assist schools in implementing an emergency response plan for opiate overdoses. School boards are also given the option to adopt a model plan for the use, storage, and administration of these medications.

Furthermore, the bill allows high school students in grades 9 through 12 to possess and administer opiate antagonists to their peers, provided that the school district or charter school has received written authorization from the student's parent or guardian. This provision aims to empower students to respond effectively in emergency situations involving opiate overdoses, while ensuring that the legal protections outlined in section 604A.04 apply to their actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.224