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This bill requires public schools to develop comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans starting in the 2026-27 school year, with the goal of effectively responding to sudden cardiac arrest incidents on school campuses. The legislation defines key terms like AED (automated external defibrillator), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and sudden cardiac arrest, and mandates that schools create plans that include establishing a cardiac emergency response team, placing and maintaining AEDs throughout the campus, conducting annual staff training in CPR and AED use, practicing emergency response drills, and coordinating with local emergency services providers. Schools with athletic programs must ensure AEDs are clearly marked and easily accessible at athletic venues, with a recommended three-minute accessibility goal. The plan must follow evidence-based guidelines from organizations like the American Heart Association or Project ADAM, and appropriate school personnel such as coaches, nurses, and athletic trainers must be certified in first aid, CPR, and AED use. Importantly, the bill includes a clause stating that it does not create a legal cause of action against school districts or personnel, providing some legal protection for schools implementing these emergency response protocols.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=1026