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PA SB512
PA SB512In grounds and buildings, providing for automated external defibrillator placement, inspection, maintenance and plan; in school health services, further providing for automatic external defibrillators; and, in charter schools, further providing for provisions applicable to charter schools and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.
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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in grounds and buildings, providing for automated external defibrillator placement, inspection, maintenance and plan; in school health services, further providing for automatic external defibrillators; and, in charter schools, further providing for provisions applicable to charter schools and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in school buildings and facilities, and establishes inspection, maintenance, and emergency response plan requirements for these AEDs. The bill also updates reporting requirements for school entities and the Department of Education regarding the number, condition, and usage of AEDs in schools. Additionally, the bill applies these AED-related provisions to charter schools and cyber charter schools. The bill aims to improve access to AEDs and emergency cardiac care in Pennsylvania schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (19)
Katie Muth (D)*,
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Mike Regan (R),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Tony Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 03/14/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
- ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=512 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0512&pn=0473 | 03/14/2023 |
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