Education Policy Responses to the Opioid Crisis

The opioid crisis is a top priority issue we continue to hear about and research. While most of the policy action taken related to the crisis has been in the health sector, state education leaders are looking for ways to address the direct and indirect implications on students through policy action. Education Policy Responses to the Opioid Crisis explores the connection between education policy and the opioid crisis, provides examples of recent state policies and initiatives, and outlines considerations for education policy leaders.

KEY TAKEAWAY State policies are shifting to include education on opioid misuse and to allow the use of opioid overdose reversal medication, such as naloxone, in schools.