Bill > HB628

This bill requires Missouri public schools to implement comprehensive health and safety measures, focusing on three key areas: automated external defibrillators (AEDs), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, and opioid prevention. Starting in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, schools must install AEDs in strategic locations, train appropriate personnel in their use and maintenance, and ensure annual refresher training. The bill mandates that high school students receive at least 30 minutes of instruction in CPR and AED use, as well as 30 minutes of instruction on opioid prevention and naloxone administration. Schools must follow specific guidelines for AED placement, maintenance, and reporting, including annual inspections and data collection. The bill also provides legal protection for school personnel who use AEDs or administer naloxone in good faith. Additionally, the legislation requires schools to develop programs in consultation with health and safety departments, with the option to make completion of these training programs a graduation requirement. The bill aims to improve emergency preparedness and health education in Missouri public schools by ensuring students and staff are equipped to respond to cardiac emergencies and potential opioid overdoses.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB628&year=2025&code=R