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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "luke Barrett Act" By Adding Section 59-17-165 So As To Provide Definitions, To Provide For The Development And Implementation Of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans In Public Schools And For School-sponsored Athletic Practices And Events, To Provide Requirements For The Development And Contents Of The Plans, To Provide Training Requirements Related To The Program, And To Provide Certain Immunity For Actions Undertaken Pursuant To This Act, Among Other Things; And By Amending Section 59-17-155, Relating To Automated External Defibrillator Programs In Public High Schools, So As To Expand The Provisions To Cover All Public Schools Including Charter Schools, To Provide Public Schools Shall Ensure Accessibility To Automatic External Defibrillators At School And Off-site Athletic Events, To Provide Testing And Maintenance Requirements For The Automatic External Defibrillators, And To Provide Related Training Requirements.
AI Summary
This bill, named the Luke Barrett Act, aims to enhance cardiac emergency preparedness in South Carolina public and charter schools by requiring the development of comprehensive Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERP). The bill mandates that each school district create detailed plans for responding to sudden cardiac arrest incidents, both during school hours and at athletic events, which must include establishing a school-level cardiac emergency response team, strategically placing and maintaining Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), training designated staff in CPR and AED use, and integrating local emergency medical services protocols. Schools must ensure AEDs are accessible at all school venues and off-site athletic events, with specific guidelines for testing, maintenance, and staff training following evidence-based recommendations from organizations like the American Heart Association. The bill provides legal immunity for schools, staff, and entities involved in developing and implementing these plans, as long as their actions are not considered grossly negligent. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026, and become applicable in the 2027-2028 school year, with the South Carolina Department of Education responsible for adopting necessary implementing regulations. The ultimate goal is to improve emergency medical response and potentially save lives in school settings by being better prepared for sudden cardiac emergencies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3576&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3576_20241212.htm |
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