Culver City Schools Offer Free Fentanyl Test Strips

Culver City Unified School District has adopted a new pilot program that will offer free fentanyl test strips to students. This initiative is designed as a proactive measure to help students and families navigate the current fentanyl crisis. The district aims to provide a direct tool for safety amidst rising concerns.

This policy makes Culver City Unified one of the first school districts in the region to implement such a measure. Fentanyl-related deaths among youth have increased dramatically, becoming a leading cause of death for young adults. School officials emphasize the need for honesty and compassion in addressing this crisis.

Fentanyl test strips can identify the presence of fentanyl in drugs, which is often undetectable by sight, smell, or taste. The strips provide results in approximately five minutes. Further details regarding distribution and educational resources will be communicated to families in the coming weeks as the program rolls out.