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This bill amends Mississippi's existing laws regarding cardiac emergency response plans in public schools to include provisions for addressing choking emergencies. The bill renames the existing Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) to the Cardiac and Choking Emergency Response Plan (CCERP) and introduces a new definition for an Airway Clearance Device (ACD), which is described as a portable medical device that uses suction to remove airway blockages during choking emergencies. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, public schools will be required to develop comprehensive emergency response plans that address both sudden cardiac arrest and choking incidents, including establishing emergency response teams, implementing AED and ACD placement, maintaining staff training in CPR, AED, and ACD use, and conducting annual drills. The bill also requires schools to work with local emergency services to integrate these plans and allows schools to accept donations for purchasing and maintaining these life-saving devices. Additionally, the bill mandates that appropriate school staff, such as coaches, nurses, and athletic trainers, be trained in first aid, CPR, AED, and ACD use according to guidelines from recognized medical authorities like the American Heart Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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