Bill > HB267

This bill mandates comprehensive safety measures for schools and universities in Hawaii, focusing on lifesaving medical equipment and emergency training. By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, all public schools, charter schools, and University of Hawaii campuses must have at least two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) - one permanently located on campus and another for sporting events with 25 or more participants. These institutions must also be equipped with Narcan (a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses), EpiPens (for severe allergic reactions), and inhalers. For sporting events, schools must ensure that either an athletic trainer trained in AED use is present or at least two faculty members are certified in AED operation. Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, the bill requires mandatory CPR training for athletic trainers and coaches at the start of each year. The bill defines "sporting events" to include competitions, scrimmages, and practices, and provides legal protection for individuals who administer these medical interventions in good faith. To support implementation, the bill appropriates funds from general state revenues to purchase the required medical equipment and fund the mandatory training programs.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=267&year=2026