School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026
Current understanding
The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 is a federal legislative proposal to expand naloxone availability in K-12 school settings, extending existing naloxone distribution policy into schools. As of the introduced-stage evidence, the bill is in committee hearings in the U.S. Senate; no new distribution mechanism or funding pathway distinct from existing naloxone programs has been identified. Implications for students, staff, and school district health protocols will depend on final statutory language and any associated appropriations.
Evidence log
- 2025-03-14 — Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act: cross-connection with seizure-awareness-preparedness-act-hr2151: Companion approach to in-school medical emergency preparedness: naloxone access (opioid overdose) and seizure response training for students with epilepsy. (novelty: 2)
- 2026-06-10 — School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026: HR9251 (School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026) referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, indicating the bill is progressing through the House rather than Senate committee. (novelty: 2)