H.F. No. 575 Summary

• Amends Minnesota Statutes section 121A.22 to establish procedures for disposal of unclaimed or abandoned drugs and medications left in school possession.

• Requires school districts to adopt procedures ensuring reasonable attempts to return unused prescription drugs to students' parents or legal guardians before transportation for disposal.

• Mandates transportation of unclaimed or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications occur at least annually, or more frequently as determined by the school district.

• Allows school districts to designate an individual or request law enforcement to transport non-controlled substances and over-the-counter medications to designated drop-off boxes or collection sites.

• Prohibits school personnel from transporting controlled substances and requires law enforcement to transport them to Drug Enforcement Agency-compliant collection bins or follow agency procedures for drug transport.