Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/10/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Reports/Information
Type: Info
Subject: 12.5 Presentation to Raise Awareness of the Fentanyl National Crisis and the Impact on Students in Mt. Diablo Unified School District
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Parent/Family & Community Engagement Expand Outreach to Parents/Guardians Goal 3.1,3.3
Expand Outreach to Parents/Guardians Goal 3.1,3.3
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
FENTANYL POISONING AND PREVENTION.pdf
Summary: May 9, 2023 was Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl deaths have increased at an alarming trajectory across the state and nation. It is now reported to be involved in 80% of drug related deaths for people under 21 and it impacts youth from all racial, ethnic, socio-economic, religious and other backgrounds. Education and prevention programs are effective in reducing the number of deaths related to fentanyl. Naloxone is readily available to community members and will save lives of those overdosing on fentanyl if administered in time.
Funding: NA
Fiscal Impact NA
Recommendation: Receive information on fentanyl and efforts to reduce the number of deaths related to it's unintentional use.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent