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CT HB05009

CT HB05009
An Act Requiring Schools To Meet Recommended Best Practices Regarding Cardiac Health.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To ensure that schools are meeting recommended best practices concerning cardiac health.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing school health regulations by requiring schools to implement comprehensive cardiac emergency preparedness measures. Specifically, the bill mandates that every school develop a detailed cardiac emergency response plan, following guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA). Schools must strategically place automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) - portable electronic devices that can analyze heart rhythms and deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart function during cardiac emergencies - according to AHA recommendations. Additionally, the bill requires schools to regularly test and maintain these AEDs in accordance with manufacturer instructions and ensures that school staff receive comprehensive training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and proper AED usage, as outlined by the AHA. The overall goal of these provisions is to enhance student and staff safety by improving schools' ability to respond effectively to potential cardiac emergencies.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education (on 01/08/2025)

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