School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026

The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide federal funding to schools for programs that enable trained personnel to administer naloxone (a medication that reverses opioid overdoses) during emergencies. The bill would allow grants to be awarded to eligible entities, including schools, to ensure that trained staff are available during school hours and that naloxone supplies are readily accessible on campus.

To receive funding, schools would need to certify that they have established a program for administering emergency overdose treatments, maintain a supply of naloxone and related devices, have trained personnel present during operating hours, and that their state attorney general has confirmed that existing state laws provide adequate legal protection for school staff who administer these emergency treatments. The legislation aims to address the rising number of opioid overdose deaths among young Americans by ensuring schools have the resources and training needed to respond quickly to overdose emergencies.