School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026

# School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Does** The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 would provide funding and support to help schools obtain and maintain supplies of naloxone (also called Narcan), a medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. The bill aims to make naloxone more readily available in K-12 schools and potentially higher education institutions, similar to how schools currently stock other emergency medications like epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens). **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would impact school districts, students, and staff across the country. It likely includes provisions for grants to purchase naloxone, training for school personnel on how to use it, and legal protections for schools and staff members who administer the medication in overdose emergencies.

The bill recognizes the growing opioid crisis affecting young people and aims to ensure schools have tools to respond to overdose emergencies on campus. **Current Status** As of now, S 3588 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR).