{"id":2064516,"date":"2023-10-12T08:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T12:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-colleges-required-to-stock-fentanyl-tests-under-new-law\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T08:33:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T12:33:52","slug":"california-colleges-required-to-stock-fentanyl-tests-under-new-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-colleges-required-to-stock-fentanyl-tests-under-new-law\/","title":{"rendered":"New law mandates California colleges to have Fentanyl tests in stock."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-colleges-required-to-stock-fentanyl-tests-under-new-law%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064516&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Colleges and Universities \u200cRequired to Stock Fentanyl Tests on \u200dCampuses<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting news for California colleges and universities! Governor\u2064 Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that mandates the stocking of\u200b fentanyl tests on school campuses. This move aims to combat the rising number of opioid fatalities \u2064among young people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Assembly Bill \u200c461, authored\u200c by\u200c Assemblyman James C. Ramos, \u2062requires\u2062 California State Universities and community colleges \u2062to not only stock and\u2064 distribute \u200cfentanyl tests\u200d but\u2062 also provide \u200dinformation \u2062on how to use them. University of California campuses are\u200b requested to comply with the\u2062 law, although it is not mandatory for \u200dthem to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/los-angeles-county-will-expand-narcan-to-juvenile-rehabilitation-facilities-4978957?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n      <strong>Los Angeles County Requires Naloxone\u2062 at Juvenile Rehabilitation Facilities<\/strong><br \/>\n    <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">1\/11\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/fentanyl-related-teen-deaths-triple-in-3-years-5505214?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n      <strong>Fentanyl-Related Teen Deaths Triple\u2064 in 3\u2062 Years<\/strong><br \/>\n    <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/8\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fentanyl tests are small strips of paper that can detect traces of \u2064the synthetic opioid in\u200c different drugs. According\u200b to a state Assembly analysis, implementing \u2062this law will\u200d cost approximately $1.4 million annually.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Assemblyman Ramos\u200b emphasized that \u200bthis bill \u2063is \u2063aimed\u200d at saving \u200dstudent lives \u200cand reducing the alarming \u2064number of \u200dopioid\u2062 fatalities among young people. He \u200bstated, &#8220;The strips will\u200c prevent inadvertent taking of this lethal \u200bpoison \u2064and assist in keeping students safe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>California \u200chas witnessed a staggering increase of over 120 percent in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-takes-heat-for-killing-trumps-opioid-treatment-prescription-plan-praised-by-doctors\/\" title=\"Biden Takes Heat For Killing Trump\u2019s Opioid-Treatment Prescription Plan Praised By Doctors\">opioid-related deaths<\/a> from 2019 to 2021, as\u2062 reported by the \u200dCalifornia Department of Public Health. Shockingly, 11.6\u2063 percent of the 7,175 opioid-related deaths in \u200dCalifornia\u2062 in 2021 \u200cwere individuals\u2063 aged 15 to \u200c24.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A new vending machine in\u200c Brooklyn that \u2062will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nycs-first-safe-drug-and-sex-vending-machine-is-empty-less-than-24-hrs-after-installation\/\" title=\"NYC's first safe vending machine for drugs and sex was emptied within 24 hours of installation.\">disperse fentanyl test strips<\/a> and naloxone as well as hygiene\u2064 kits, maxi pads, vitamin\u200d C, and COVID-19 tests for free \u2062in \u2063New York on June 5, 2023. (Spencer\u2064 Platt\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In September\u200c 2022 alone, the Los Angeles Unified School District experienced at least seven student overdoses from fentanyl, resulting in\u2062 the tragic death of a \u200c15-year-old girl, \u200baccording to the \u2062Los Angeles Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>This new \u2064California\u200b law is part \u2062of the state&#8217;s ongoing efforts to\u2062 combat fentanyl overdose \u200cdeaths. Governor Newsom&#8217;s 2023-24 state budget \u2064includes a $3.5 million \u2063increase to ensure \u2062that every public \u2063middle \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-bill-giving-us-space-force-recruiters-access-to-high-school-campuses-passes-legislature\/\" title=\"California Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Space Force Recruiters on High School Campuses\">high school \u2062campus<\/a> in the\u200b state \u200dhas at least two doses of naloxone,\u200b a nasal spray used to treat opioid\u200b overdoses.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the availability of fentanyl tests on campuses contribute to \u2064the prevention and detection of\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houston-dea-finds-dramatic-increase-in-drugs-laced-with-fentanyl\/\" title=\"Houston DEA finds dramatic increase in drugs laced with fentanyl\">fentanyl-related overdoses<\/a> among young people<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Riple-in-six-months-says-us-government-report&#8221;><\/p>\n<p>      <strong>Fentanyl-Related Teen Deaths Triple\u200b in Six Months, Says US Government Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">1\/7\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has become a major concern in the United States, particularly among \u200dyoung people. According to a recent US\u2063 government report, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-colleges-required-to-stock-fentanyl-tests-under-new-law\/\" title=\"New law mandates California colleges to have Fentanyl tests in stock.\">fentanyl-related teen deaths<\/a> have tripled in just six \u2062months. This \u2062alarming increase in fatalities has\u200b prompted lawmakers and officials to take action to address \u2062the issue.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation signed by Governor Newsom ensures that California \u2064colleges and universities \u2063play a role in combating the opioid crisis. By stocking fentanyl tests on campuses and providing information on how to \u200buse them, these educational institutions can\u200b aid\u2063 in \u2063the early detection and prevention \u2063of fentanyl-related overdoses.<\/p>\n<p>The availability of fentanyl tests\u200d on campuses can help save lives by providing students with a tool to test \u2063substances they may come into contact with. This\u200d can be\u2063 especially\u200b crucial considering that many young people \u2064are\u200b unknowingly consuming fentanyl, often mixed with other drugs.\u200d By having access to these\u2064 tests, students can make more\u2063 informed decisions about their safety.<\/p>\n<p>The bill also\u2064 recognizes the importance of education in addressing the opioid crisis. By requiring colleges and universities to\u200d provide information on how to use fentanyl tests, students can be properly informed on the \u200btesting process and understand the importance \u2064of utilizing these resources. This knowledge empowers them to take proactive measures in\u2062 ensuring their own well-being and the well-being of their peers.<\/p>\n<p>While the legislation specifically \u2064targets California State Universities and community colleges, the inclusion of University of California campuses,\u2062 although not mandatory, further strengthens \u200bthe impact of\u2063 this initiative. \u2064By encouraging all institutions of higher education in the state to participate, Governor Newsom and Assemblyman Ramos are demonstrating a\u2062 united front in the\u200b fight against opioid fatalities.<\/p>\n<p>The signing of this bill is a significant \u200cstep towards \u200baddressing the devastating impact of fentanyl on young people. By making \u2062fentanyl tests readily available on campuses, California colleges and\u200c universities are taking proactive measures to protect their students and contribute\u2063 to reducing the number\u200d of opioid-related deaths.<\/p>\n<p>With the inclusion of educational resources and information, students will be equipped with the knowledge and tools \u2062necessary to \u200dmake informed decisions about their own safety and well-being. This initiative serves as a reminder of \u2063the \u2064importance of collective action and collaboration\u200d in combatting public health crises.<\/p>\n<p>As the opioid crisis continues\u200d to plague the nation,\u200d the California legislation sets an example for other states to follow. By prioritizing the\u200c health and safety of their students, colleges and\u2063 universities can play a crucial role in mitigating the devastating effects of opioids and safeguarding the future of young adults.<\/p>\n<h4>Sources:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/los-angeles-county-will-expand-narcan-to-juvenile-rehabilitation-facilities-4978957?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">The \u2062Epoch Times &#8211; Los \u2064Angeles County Requires Naloxone at Juvenile Rehabilitation Facilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/fentanyl-related-teen-deaths-triple-in-six-months-says-us-government-report\">The Epoch Times \u200b- Fentanyl-Related Teen Deaths Triple in Six Months, Says US Government Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California colleges and universities must now have fentanyl tests available on campus, as per a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 461, authored by Assemblyman James C. 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