HD 1593 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring opioid use disorder education

This bill requires Massachusetts public and private schools to incorporate opioid use disorder education into existing health curricula. Schools must teach students about opioids, overdose identification, naloxone use and access, reducing stigma around naloxone, and medical amnesty for laypeople who assist during overdoses. The mandate applies to all school districts, charter schools, and approved private or residential schools. The law directs schools to build this content into current health education programs without creating new standalone courses.
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