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KS HB2489

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pat Proctor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State board of education must develop age-appropriate guidance on preventing fentanyl and opioid abuse and addiction, which will be distributed to all school districts

  • School districts must provide fentanyl abuse education programs to all students in grades 9-12, covering prevention of abuse/addiction and awareness of school and community resources for help

  • Every school must maintain a stock supply of naloxone (nasal spray devices), which school nurses or designated personnel may administer to anyone showing signs of opioid overdose at school or school events

  • School districts must establish policies for naloxone storage (safe, accessible location per manufacturer temperature requirements), inventory monitoring, expiration date tracking, and administration procedures

  • Districts may accept gifts, grants, donations, or naloxone devices from manufacturers/wholesalers to fund these requirements; programs may be delivered in cooperation with third-party organizations, health departments, or law enforcement

Legislative Description

Requiring school districts to provide fentanyl abuse education programs and maintain supplies of naloxone in each school.

Last Action

House Engrossed on Thursday, February 19, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026
Education1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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