Bill > LB463

This bill requires Nebraska school districts to develop a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plan starting in the 2026-27 school year, focusing on improving student safety during potential cardiac emergencies. The bill mandates that school districts create a detailed plan using a template developed by the state school security director, which includes establishing a cardiac emergency response team, placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in accessible locations on school grounds and at athletic events, and training appropriate personnel in first aid, CPR, and AED use. To support implementation, the State Department of Education will develop a grant program funded through the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund, with up to $1.5 million available and priority given to schools receiving Title I federal funds. The plan must include specific elements like team composition, emergency activation protocols, device maintenance, plan distribution, personnel training, annual drills, coordination with local emergency medical services, and yearly review by the school board. The bill aims to improve schools' ability to respond quickly and effectively to sudden cardiac arrests, potentially saving lives by ensuring preparedness and access to critical life-saving equipment and training.

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https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59098