"Governor Takes Action as Virginia High School Faces Opioid Overdose Crisis"

After nine suspected overdoses involving students at Park View High School, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an Executive Order requiring parents to be notified of any school-connected overdose within 24 hours. The order also mandates educational programs on drug use for parents and students, as well as collaboration with law enforcement to prevent overdoses. The Governor criticized the Loudoun County Public School division for delaying the notification of parents. The school division reported a total of 10 suspected overdoses at six high schools this year, with four of the initial eight Park View overdoses occurring within the school. The incidents highlight the prevalence of fentanyl in schools and communities, prompting increased efforts to address the opioid crisis.