An Act to support college students in recovery
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| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
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| J29 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 45 the following section:-
(a) Each public institution of higher education that provides housing for students shall establish a college campus recovery-focused housing program to provide an alcohol and drug-free environment for students recovering from substance use disorder. This program shall provide services including, but not limited to, trauma informed on-site counseling, mentoring, and peer support. (b) Each public institution of higher education shall provide overdose training to all students, faculty, and staff and shall make naloxone available for the purpose of treating overdoses, as appropriate.
Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 45 the following section:- Section 46. (a) Each public institution of higher education that provides housing for students shall establish a college campus recovery-focused housing program to provide an alcohol and drug-free environment for students recovering from substance use disorder. This program shall provide services including, but not limited to, trauma informed on-site counseling, mentoring, and peer support. (b) Each public institution of higher education shall provide overdose training to all students, faculty, and staff and shall make naloxone available for the purpose of treating overdoses, as appropriate.