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HB 2287

Guidelines and policies on school-connected overdose; response and parental notification.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Cherry and 9 co-sponsors

Virginia requires schools to establish overdose response and parental notification policies to ensure consistent emergency protocols and appropriate communication during overdose incidents on school property.

Incorporated by Education (HB2774-Singh) (Voice Vote)
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Bill Summary · HB 2287

Legislative bill overview

HB 2287 establishes statewide guidelines and policies for how schools must respond to overdose incidents occurring on school property or at school-connected events, including mandatory protocols for emergency response and parental notification. The bill requires schools to develop written procedures addressing overdose situations while protecting student privacy and ensuring appropriate medical intervention.

Why is this important

Overdose incidents at schools have increased nationally, and standardized response protocols can save lives by ensuring rapid access to emergency services and naloxone administration. Clear parental notification requirements balance transparency with student privacy concerns, while consistent statewide guidelines prevent schools from operating under different standards during medical emergencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental notification timing and scope: Balancing immediate emergency response with parental notification rights; questions about what information must be shared and when, particularly for minors whose parents may not be appropriate contacts
  • Liability and school resource constraints: Schools may face concerns about liability exposure and whether they have adequate funding, training, and naloxone supplies to implement comprehensive protocols
  • Privacy and stigma concerns: Student-centered advocacy groups may worry that overdose incident documentation could create permanent records affecting students' educational futures or face discrimination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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