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This bill, known as the "Stop the Bleed Act," requires public schools and charter schools in Missouri to implement a comprehensive traumatic blood loss protocol by the end of the 2025-26 school year. The legislation mandates that schools place bleeding control kits in high-traffic areas and locations with elevated injury risks, such as auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and vocational classrooms. These kits must contain specific medical supplies like tourniquets, bleeding control bandages, protective gloves, and instructional documents from the Department of Homeland Security or American College of Surgeons. Schools must designate personnel to receive annual training in bleeding control techniques, with certification options through the "STOP THE BLEED" course or American Red Cross. The kits must be inspected annually, restocked after use, and schools are encouraged to seek donations to help cover implementation costs. The bill explicitly provides immunity from civil liability for school personnel using the bleeding control kits in good faith, ensuring that staff members can confidently intervene in medical emergencies without fear of legal repercussions. Implementation of the full requirements is contingent upon appropriate state funding, though schools are permitted to begin preparations and accept donations in the meantime.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB266&year=2025&code=R