CaliforniaOn the 18th, Senator Dave Cortez joined Santa Clara County Assemblymember Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County School District Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan, and Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen Rosen celebrated the passage of legislation SB10, known as “Melanies”. Also known as. Law” (Melanie’s Law). This bill is named after 15-year-old Melanie Ramos. She died of a fentanyl overdose in the bathroom of her high school in Hollywood. Melanie’s mother also attended the event.
Fentanyl currently kills one in five youth in California. In Santa Clara County, fentanyl-related deaths have increased by 863% in recent years. SB 10 works to prevent fentanyl abuse among youth through prevention, response, and awareness. The bill requires all public schools in California to train staff on painkiller abuse prevention and first aid response through a “comprehensive school safety plan”.
Additionally, the bill creates a safety net across California to ensure that all students and adults are aware of the increased risks of youth exposure to fentanyl and have the resources to prevent and manage fentanyl toxicity and abuse. Have the necessary resources.
“Fentanyl has ruined the lives of families in many parts of California. But today we say, ‘Not another one.’ SB 10 requires schools to train all staff on how to prevent and respond to fentanyl overdoses,” Curti “This law will protect millions of youth in California. If we prevent even just one overdose death , then our efforts will still be worthwhile,” Si said.
Elena Perez is Melanie’s mother. She added, “No mother should have to experience the heartache that I experienced. Melanie’s death could have been prevented. My daughter’s legacy is to save more lives in California. I call on the Governor to call on S.B. I ask you to sign 10.”
“More than 1,500 boxes of the life-saving pain reliever Narcan have been distributed to Santa Clara County schools,” said Santa Clara County Schools Superintendent DeWine. “With the help of SB 10, we are making sure every high school has one. Adequate knowledge and equipmentEducatedStudents understand fentanyl correctly and, if necessary, rescue students who are misusing fentanyl.
“California counties must continue to improve services and resources to prevent and control the fentanyl crisis in all aspects. Distribute more Narca at concerts, bars, restaurants, and by mail; tailor it to teens as they understand it. Preventive and educational activities; training more effectivepoisonPhysicians with experience in prevention and addiction treatment,” said County Councilman Chavez. She is also co-chair of the Fentanyl Working Group.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Rosen said, “We are no different from other communities affected by fentanyl. We are seeing an increase in abuse and deaths, especially among youth.” “The District Attorney’s Office will remain as aggressive as ever. Prosecute drug dealers and bring murder charges when appropriate. Hopefully we will be different from other communities devastated by this drug. We have an obligation to the victims and their families. “
Sherry Daly, representative of the California Association of Addiction Programs and Practitioners, said, “With the right tools and resources, we can end California’s fentanyl crisis. SB 10 provides schools with strategies, resources and Empowers with awareness.”
SB 10 is also supported by California Secretary of Education Tony Thurmond, the California Federation of Teachers, the Santa Clara School Boards Association, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, the California Federation for Human Rights and Freedoms, and the California Federation of School Nurses.
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