The Principles Quick Guide to Removing Policy Barriers The Principles for Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation are nationally recognized guidance for states, counties, and cities receiving money from the lawsuits against entities that contributed to the opioid epidemic. [...] The Principles for the Use of Funds What is a policy review? From the Opioid Litigation encourage governments to consider both empirical A policy review examines policies concerning evidence (Principle 2) and public testimony substance use and determines whether these (Principle 5) when allocating funds from policies are blocking the implementation the opioid settlements. [...] The county government is responsible for initiating the policy review and identifying the review team. [...] Generate a list of initial policies to review The entity conducting the review should develop a list of policies under county authority that concern the provision of substance use-related services. [...] Through an extensive public engagement and policy review process, the working group developed a set of 11 recommendations, including a recommendation to assess the impact of zoning policy on the availability of certified recovery housing.
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Table of Contents
- What is a policy barrier 1
- What is a policy review 1
- Access the Principles Quick Guide to Creating a Settlement Council 1
- Who should conduct a policy review 2
- Steps for conducting a policy review 2
- 1. Generate a list of initial policies to review 2
- What types of policies to examine 2
- At a minimum a policy review should consider 2
- 2. Meet with affected groups 3
- 3. Request public comment 3
- 4. Engage with county officials 3
- 5. Finalize and release policy review 3
- County examples 4
- Allegany County New York 4
- Baltimore County Maryland 4
- Milwaukee County Wisconsin 4
- Visit NACos Opioid Solutions Center for additional planning and decision-making resources. 4
