Seattle becomes first U.S. city where EMTs can administer buprenorphine
Starting November, Seattle will become the first U.S. city where emergency medical technicians and firefighters in the field can use buprenorphine to treat people who have overdosed on fentanyl, according to city officials. The announcement follows the success the city has had with its paramedics administering the medication since February. If used regularly, experts say, buprenorphine can reduce fatal overdoses by nearly 70% and help people recover from opioid use disorder. The Washington Department of Health is collaborating on the pilot and granted approval to administer the drug. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Daniel Kim)
How much does your school district spend on special education per student?
The amount of money spent on special education students in Washington varies widely by district. That’s according to a new analysis of state data from July 2022 to June 2023 of Washington districts where there are over 2,500 students. According to the data, the amount each district spends per special education student ranges from $8,708 in Goldendale School District to $33,056 in Bellevue School District. Washington has steadily increased its cap on the percentage of a district’s population that can receive special education funding. Some lawmakers and advocates have pushed for the Legislature to end the cap entirely, as many districts have identified more special education students than they’re funded for. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (Getty Images)
WA police get one hour of hate-crime training despite rising cases
Training records show the state’s Criminal Justice Training Commission requires just one hour of hate-crime-specific training as part of the 720-hour basic law enforcement academy that every officer must complete for certification. Experts argue more in-depth training could help officers better identify bias-motivated crimes and work more effectively with marginalized communities. In 2020, the state Office of the Attorney General released an advisory report recommending police departments adopt periodic training as part of their standard in-service requirements. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Genna Martin)
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