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Schools ask commissioners to help fund Narcan, full‑time nurse at Stoner Thomas and prevention work
Summary
School officials asked Commissioners on Aug. 7 to help secure sustainable naloxone supplies (Narcan), formal training and a funded nursing presence at the Stoner Thomas campus that serves three systems.
School leaders used a scheduled agenda item to ask the Board of Commissioners to consider funding and coordination for opioid prevention and post‑overdose response at county schools.
Dr. Jason Slade (Superintendent, Davidson County Schools) said the district is seeking a sustainable, vetted source of non‑prescription naloxone (Narcan) and wants a formal policy, training and procedures so staff can respond safely and consistently. He told the board the district’s Student Health Advisory Committee will vet proposals and that the schools would need training and clear protocols before deploying…
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