NARCAN, also known as naloxone is a medication that can be used to block the effects of opioids.  Properly used, it can be a lifesaver in cases of opioid overdose. 

The District shall maintain NARCAN® (naloxone) or other approved opioid antagonists at each school in readily accessible locations to allow for rapid response to suspected opioid overdose. These medications may be stored in unlocked emergency response cabinets or other secure but accessible locations, consistent with District emergency response protocols. 

Access to NARCAN® shall be available to trained school nurses and designated personnel. All staff members shall be informed of the location of emergency response equipment.

School nurses and other designated personnel expected to respond to medical emergencies shall receive training in the recognition of opioid overdose and the administration of NARCAN® or other opioid antagonists.

The school nurse or other trained personnel may administer NARCAN® to any student, staff member, or visitor reasonably believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose, in accordance with state law and District protocol.

The school district will notify the parents/guardians of any student to whom NARCAN or other opioid antagonist has been administered.  Parents who choose not to have an opioid antagonist administered to their student(s) must notify the district in writing.  However, if their student is reasonably believed to be experiencing a drug overdose, parents will be notified by the school nurse as expeditiously as possible.  In such situations, local medical services will be notified.