Bill > SB00582

This bill removes a current funding-related exemption that previously allowed local and regional school boards to avoid having automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in their schools if they lacked financial resources to purchase them. An automatic external defibrillator is a portable electronic device used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest by analyzing the heart's rhythm and delivering an electrical shock if necessary to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. By repealing this exemption, the bill now requires all schools to have AEDs, regardless of their financial circumstances. This change aims to ensure that every school has access to this life-saving equipment, potentially improving emergency medical response capabilities in educational settings and increasing the chances of survival for individuals who might experience sudden cardiac events while at school.

Education

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