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This bill, known as the Landon Payton Act, requires schools to develop and implement comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans and expand training requirements for school employees and volunteers. Specifically, the bill mandates that school nurses, coaches, physical education instructors, band directors, and other designated employees must receive and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from recognized national organizations. The bill expands the existing requirements to include both public and private schools, with a focus on creating detailed emergency response protocols. These protocols must include establishing a cardiac emergency response team, procedures for activating the team during a cardiac emergency, disseminating the plan across campuses, providing ongoing training in first aid and CPR using evidence-based guidelines, conducting annual practice drills, and annually reviewing and potentially modifying the response plan. The bill applies to schools beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, with full implementation required by the first instructional day of the 2027-2028 school year. By mandating these comprehensive measures, the bill aims to improve schools' preparedness to respond quickly and effectively to cardiac emergencies, potentially saving lives.

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