What does Preamble of School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to provide funding. The funding is intended for trained school personnel. The purpose of the funding is to enable the administration of drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.

What does SHORT TITLE. of School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026.

What does GRANTS FOR REDUCING OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATHS. of School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 544(c) of the Public Health Service Act. The amendment inserts 'or administering' after 'prescribing' in paragraph (1) of Section 544(c). The amendment inserts 'or on the administration of' after 'prescribing of' in paragraph (2) of Section 544(c). This section amends Section 544(g) of the Public Health Service Act. The amendment strikes 'to carry out this section' and inserts 'to carry out this section and section 544A' in Section 544(g).

What does GRANTS FOR REDUCING OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATHS IN ELEMENTARY AND of School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Title V of the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for reducing opioid overdose deaths in elementary and secondary schools. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to eligible entities to support the administration of drugs and devices for emergency opioid overdose treatment in public and private schools. To receive a grant, eligible entities must submit an application including information required under section 544(b), certifications, and other information as the Secretary requires. Certifications require schools to have a program permitting trained personnel to administer drugs/devices, maintain a supply of such drugs/devices, and have trained personnel on-site during operating hours. The State attorney general must certify that state law provides adequate civil liability protection for trained personnel administering these drugs/devices. The term 'civil liability protection law' is defined as a state law offering legal protection to individuals who give aid in an emergency. The term 'eligible entity' is defined by reference to section 544. The term 'trained personnel' refers to individuals such as school nurses or designated staff who have received appropriate training and documentation.

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School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Kelly Morrison (D-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill provides federal funding to support training for school personnel in the administration of drugs and devices for emergency opioid overdose treatment.
It establishes a grant program for schools to obtain and administer opioid overdose treatment drugs and devices, requiring certified programs and personnel.
The bill expands existing Public Health Service Act provisions to include administering, not just prescribing, drugs related to opioid overdose prevention and treatment.

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