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Prince George School Board approves policy to stock naloxone in every school
Summary
The board approved an amendment to policy JHCD requiring at least two doses of naloxone at each school and authorized next steps to formalize supply and notification procedures.
Prince George County School Board on May 12 approved an amendment to policy JHCD that adds language requiring each school to keep at least two doses of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal agent.
Board members voted to move the JHCD amendment from discussion to action and passed the change unanimously. The amendment implements requirements referenced by House Bill 732 and establishes a path to an MOU with the health department to obtain initial doses.
The board heard from a health-services speaker, identified in the meeting as Ms. Mulger, that the health department operates a program to supply up to 10 doses per school at no cost. “The health department has a program that right now we will get that for free up to 10 doses per school,” Mulger said during discussion. Board members also clarified operational details the amendment will cover, including parent notification: parents would be notified within 24 hours in the event of an overdose.
Superintendent and staff will pursue a memorandum of understanding with the health department, modeled on existing arrangements for stock EpiPens and stock inhalers. The board directed staff to ensure the policy, training, and MOU are in place for implementation; Miss Taylor moved to place the item on the action calendar and Miss Chris seconded before the final vote.
The board’s action follows state-level legislation referenced during the meeting. No specific procurement contract was signed at the meeting; staff said they would return with the MOU and implementation steps once the policy is final and the health department’s supply program is confirmed.
The amendment becomes part of district policy JHCD, “Administering Medication to Students,” and staff indicated additional administrative guidance and training will be developed to support school-level implementation.
