01 — The Text
What.
- Federal grants let schools buy naloxone (opioid overdose reversal drug) and stock it on-site.
- Schools receiving grants must also run education programs on CPR, drug prevention, and overdose response.
- Schools that distribute overdose drugs must report it to two federal tracking systems for data collection.
- Eligible recipients: public school districts, charter schools, and private elementary/secondary schools.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Students and staff gain faster access to life-saving overdose reversal in emergencies—critical as youth opioid deaths rise.
- Schools shoulder new compliance burden: tracking and reporting drug distributions to federal databases.
- Rural and under-resourced districts may struggle to afford or implement programs without sufficient grant funding.
- Public health officials get real-time overdose response data to identify hotspots and trends.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill cleared committee 48-0 (July 2026) and awaits full House floor vote—strong bipartisan support signals likely passage.
- If passed, SAMHSA will design grant application process; schools can apply within months to receive funding and drugs.
- Contact your House rep to urge a floor vote if your school district lacks overdose preparedness resources.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 21, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
- Jul 21, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 20, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 25, 2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Jun 25, 2026 — Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Mar 19, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Mar 19, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Mar 19, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.