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NJ A4833

NJ A4833
Requires DOE to establish program for coaches of school district and nonpublic school athletic activities to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.


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Introduced
09/23/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Education to establish a program for coaches of school district and nonpublic school athletic activities to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Under current law, any person who coaches a school district or nonpublic school athletic activity is required to hold a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This bill requires the department, in consultation with the Department of Health, to offer a program for these coaches to obtain this certification. The program is to: utilize the current national evidence-based guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation; be modeled on an instructional program established by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health; include a hands-on learning component for each participating coach; and be provided at no cost to a participating coach. The bill stipulates that the costs of implementing the program are to be borne by the State.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Education to establish a program for coaches of school district and nonpublic school athletic activities to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Under the program, the department must provide CPR training at no cost to the coaches, based on national evidence-based guidelines and modeled on programs by organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The costs of implementing this program will be borne by the State.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 09/23/2024)

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