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Board hears update on opioid antagonist policy, training and planned town hall; 75 staff trained and county partners to convene May 12
Summary
Board heard that Georgia law (SB 395/Wesley's Law) and district regulations allow trained staff to carry opioid antagonists; the district reported 75 staff trained, participation in Direct Relief Narcan for Schools program for high schools, one school‑level incident reported since 2023, and a community town hall set for May 12 at Rockdale Career
The Rockdale County Board of Education heard an update on the district’s opioid response, training and communications plan following state action enabling trained school staff to administer opioid antagonists.
A cabinet presenter, identified in the meeting as Miss Ball (filling in for April Fallon), briefed the board on Senate Bill 395 (often referred to in public discussions as Wesley’s Law) and the district’s current programs. She said 75 staff members have received training and kits from the Gwinnett‑Newton‑Rockdale Public Health partnership; trained groups include clinic staff, school safety staff, athletic trainers and pupil‑instruction specialists. The district also…
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