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This bill requires all public schools in Missouri to develop and implement a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plan starting in the 2026-27 school year. The plan must address how school personnel will respond to sudden cardiac arrest or life-threatening emergencies on school campuses. The bill defines key terms like "automated external defibrillator" (AED) and "sudden cardiac arrest" and mandates specific core elements for the emergency response plan, including establishing a cardiac emergency response team, placing and maintaining AEDs throughout the campus, training staff in CPR and AED use, conducting annual drills, and coordinating with local emergency services providers. For schools with athletic programs, AEDs must be clearly marked and easily accessible at athletic venues and events, with a goal of placing an AED on a person experiencing cardiac arrest within three minutes. The plan must follow evidence-based guidelines from organizations like the American Heart Association and Project ADAM, and appropriate school personnel such as coaches, nurses, and athletic trainers must be certified in first aid, CPR, and AED use. The overall aim is to improve emergency preparedness and potentially save lives in school settings by establishing standardized cardiac emergency protocols.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=451