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Committee keeps naloxone, clarifies epinephrine and medication policies for district schools
Summary
Policy committee reviewed Policy 516 (student medication/telehealth) and Policy 516.5 (overdose medication). Staff said the district has a standing order for epinephrine, stores naloxone in AED locations, and supports optional naloxone availability to save lives; student possession allowances for grades 9–12 were clarified.
The Duluth Public School District policy committee on Nov. 13 reviewed several health-related policy updates, including Policy 516 (student medication and telehealth) and Policy 516.5 (overdose medication/naloxone). Staff said both policies reflect recent legislative language and prior local review, and recommended retaining the naloxone policy as an optional but important life‑saving measure.
Key points: Staff said the district now maintains a standing order for epinephrine…
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