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Board approves policy allowing opioid antagonists on school property
Summary
The board approved a policy implementing state law that requires availability of opioid antagonists (such as naloxone), training for staff and allowance for students or visitors to carry antagonists; the measure passed by a recorded vote of 3–1.
The Trousdale County Board of Education approved a policy aligning district practice with a state law that requires schools to permit opioid antagonists on school property, maintain an on-site supply and provide training on their administration.
Board discussion covered where responsibility and liability lie and how the medication works. A speaker summarized the medical effect: "Narcan reverses an opioid overdose... it will only work if a person has opiates in their system," and members discussed rare allergic or side-effect concerns and the need for a clear policy and training to reduce legal risk.
Miss Towns moved to approve the policy. The board approved the opioid antagonist policy by recorded vote, three to one; the meeting transcript records the outcome and a brief discussion of liability and training but did not list roll-call names associated with each vote in the public remarks.
Administrators said the policy allows students, employees or visitors to carry an opioid antagonist while on school property or at school-sponsored events and directs the district to maintain an accessible supply and training for staff.
