Bill would require Kansas schools to stock naloxone, provide fentanyl prevention education

By: Maya Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 511

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Parents, first responders and educators are urging lawmakers to require schools to stock naloxone and provide fentanyl prevention education to prevent overdoses and deaths.

House Bill 2489 would combine education and resources with the goal of preventing youth fentanyl-related deaths. Schools would be required to maintain a stock supply of naloxone, as well as being responsible for storage, adequate quantity and administering as needed.

The bill would allow school personnel to administer …

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