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This bill enhances school emergency plans for sports-related injuries by requiring more comprehensive and detailed protocols for handling potential life-threatening situations during athletic activities. Specifically, the bill mandates that schools (grades 4-12) develop emergency action plans that include documenting injury response procedures, identifying trained personnel in first aid and CPR, specifying emergency equipment locations, and ensuring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are readily accessible at athletic venues. The bill introduces a dedicated AED fund administered by the Department of Safety's division of fire standards and training, with an appropriation of $80,000 for each fiscal year (2026 and 2027) to help schools procure and maintain AEDs and related emergency equipment. Funding priority will be given to Title I schools, high-need districts, or schools where at least 50% of students qualify for free and reduced-price meals. The bill also requires schools to follow evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines from recognized national organizations like the American Heart Association, and mandates that for grades 6-12, an individual trained in CPR must supervise school-sponsored sports activities. The legislation aims to improve schools' preparedness and response capabilities during potential cardiac emergencies during sports and athletic events.

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