A reminder that under the Support Services for Schools Order, boards of education must ensure automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and naloxone kits are accessible in all elementary and middle schools by September 8, 2026, in addition to the requirement for these devices to have been accessible in all secondary schools by December 31, 2025.
Districts are advised that naloxone orders placed through the Product Distribution Centre may take approximately four to eight weeks to fulfil and ordering timelines should be planned accordingly.
After the September 8, 2026, deadline, districts will receive a short survey to confirm the availability of AEDs and naloxone in all schools, along with a request for public links to finalized district policies.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Mental Health and Wellness Team at educ.mentalhealth@gov.bc.ca.