H.R. 2383: Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act of 2025, aims to enhance the response to opioid-related incidents within schools. It proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act to allow specific funding for life-saving measures against opioid overdoses, particularly focusing on fentanyl. The key provisions of the bill include:

Use of Block Grants

The bill would authorize the use of Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants to:

• Purchase Naloxone: Schools would be able to buy Naloxone, a medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose, or other similar opioid antagonists.
• Train Personnel: Schools would provide training for school nurses, teachers, school administrators, and school resource officers. This training would specifically focus on how to administer naloxone or other opioid antagonists effectively in case of an overdose.
• Educate Students: The bill calls for fentanyl awareness classes or educational materials to be provided to students, aimed at increasing their knowledge about the dangers of fentanyl and opioid use.

Amendments to Existing Regulations

The legislation would make changes to existing provisions of the Public Health Service Act by adding new activities that can be funded through the block grants. These additions include:

• Creating a provision for the purchase of naloxone for educational institutions.
• Adding training and education related to opioid overdoses and the use of antagonists into allowable activities funded by these block grants.

Broader Impact

The overall intention of the bill is to equip schools with the necessary tools and knowledge to combat the rising issue of opioid overdoses, specifically targeting the potential misuse of fentanyl among students.

Relevant Companies

• NOK (Nokia Corporation): Nokia may be involved if they provide communications infrastructure that supports educational programs focused on fentanyl awareness and resources.
• PFE (Pfizer Inc.): Pfizer may be affected as manufacturers of naloxone or other opioid antagonists that schools could purchase with the grant funding.