What does Preamble of HERO Act do?

This bill establishes a grant program to provide schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs. Schools receiving Federal funds will be directed to report any distribution of opioid overdose reversal drugs to certain Federal information systems. The bill covers 'other purposes' not explicitly detailed in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HERO Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses Act.

What does SCHOOL GRANTS FOR OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL DRUGS. of HERO Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to assist schools in purchasing opioid overdose reversal drugs and developing related educational resources. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, will award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities. Eligible entities include private elementary or secondary schools, local educational agencies (including charter schools), and consortia of local educational agencies. Applicants must describe how they will use the grant and assure the development and implementation of emergency response plans for staff. Grant recipients must also develop and implement educational programming or resources to promote CPR, drug-use prevention, and overdose response. Priority will be given to entities in areas with high rates of opioid overdose. Grants will be for a period of one year. Recipients must submit reports detailing drug use, emergency response plans, and educational programming. The Secretary will submit annual reports to Congress summarizing information received from grant recipients.

What does REPORTING TO FEDERAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION of HERO Act do?

This section requires covered educational institutions receiving Federal funds to submit information regarding the distribution of opioid overdose reversal drugs. Reporting must be made to the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) and the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). The reporting requirement begins no later than 90 days after the Act's enactment. Covered educational institutions include private elementary and secondary schools, and local educational agencies, including charter schools that are local educational agencies. The terms 'charter school,' 'covered educational institution,' 'elementary school,' 'secondary school,' and 'local educational agency' are defined within this section, referencing sections of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

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HERO Act

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill creates a grant program to help schools purchase opioid overdose reversal drugs and develop related educational resources, prioritizing areas with high overdose rates.
Schools receiving federal funds must report distributions of opioid overdose reversal drugs to national emergency medical services and overdose detection systems.
Grant recipients are required to implement emergency response plans, promote CPR and drug-use prevention, and submit reports detailing drug use and educational programming.

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