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Board hears proposal to place Naloxone (Narcan) boxes in district buildings; administrators to check liability and placement
Summary
A community member/administrator relayed a request from Shippensburg University for district placement of publicly accessible naloxone boxes; board members supported the life-saving potential and asked administration to confirm Good Samaritan protections and proposed locations.
A staff member reported that a Shippensburg University contact suggested installing publicly accessible naloxone (Narcan) distribution boxes in district buildings. The presenter said the devices would be provided at no cost and would allow community members or school staff to access naloxone in the event of an overdose.
Board members responded favorably to the life-saving potential of the boxes. Questions centered on where boxes should be placed (a faculty lounge inside buildings was suggested), whether the district would incur liability and theft concerns if the units were accessible, and whether Good Samaritan protections apply. The presenter said she would confirm liability and the best locations and return with recommendations to the board.
Ending: Administration will check legal/liability questions, recommended locations and theft-prevention measures and report back to the board before any implementation decision.
