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HB 2424

School-connected overdoses; policies relating to parental notification and response, requirements.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Coyner and 8 co-sponsors

Virginia schools must adopt overdose notification policies and emergency response protocols, ensuring parents are informed when overdoses occur on campus.

Incorporated by Education (HB2774-Singh) (Voice Vote)
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Bill Summary · HB 2424

Legislative bill overview

HB 2424 requires Virginia schools to establish policies for notifying parents when overdoses or suspected overdoses occur on school property and to develop response protocols for handling such incidents. The bill has been incorporated into HB 2774, meaning its provisions will be considered as part of a broader education bill rather than as standalone legislation.

Why is this important

School overdoses have become an increasing public health concern, particularly with fentanyl-related emergencies. Clear notification and response protocols help ensure rapid emergency intervention, appropriate medical care, and informed parental involvement while establishing consistent statewide standards across school districts that may currently handle such crises differently or inconsistently.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental notification timing and scope: Tension between immediate parental notification rights and privacy concerns, particularly regarding substance use documentation that could affect students' educational or legal records
  • Resource and training requirements: Schools may face compliance costs for developing policies, training staff, and purchasing emergency response equipment (naloxone, automated external defibrillators) without corresponding state funding
  • Student privacy and stigma: Balancing transparency with protecting student identity and preventing discrimination or bullying against peers who experience overdose incidents

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

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