Board removes requirement that Narcan be kept in double‑locked nurse's office

Apr 8, 2026

A Big Spring School District board member successfully moved to strike a line requiring Narcan be "always stored in a double locked cabinet in the nurse's office," citing timely access concerns for athletic events; the amendment carried and the standing orders were updated.

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At the April 7 board meeting, Mrs. Booth (speaker 1) moved to amend the recommended medical standing orders by striking a line that required Narcan to "always be stored in a double locked cabinet in the nurse's office." She said the restriction could delay emergency response during after‑hours athletic events and that trained officers, nurses and athletic trainers should be able to carry or access Narcan when needed. "This will then allow the nurses and the professionals to make proper decision for where this should be stored so that it's easily accessible in an emergency," Booth said as she introduced the amendment.

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