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This bill requires the Commissioner of Public Health, working together with the Commissioner of Education, to develop comprehensive best practices for "Stop the Bleed" programs in schools and public spaces. Stop the Bleed is an initiative aimed at teaching people how to respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. The bill specifically mandates creating guidelines for implementing these programs, establishing standards for stop the bleed kits, and identifying training resources. The recommended stop the bleed kits must include critical medical supplies such as tourniquets, chest seals, compression and bleeding control bandages, emergency blankets, latex-free gloves, markers, scissors, and instructional documents from authoritative sources like the American College of Surgeons or the Department of Homeland Security. These documents will provide detailed instructions on preventing blood loss during traumatic events. The overall goal is to improve emergency medical response capabilities in schools and public accommodations by ensuring that staff and volunteers are prepared to handle severe bleeding situations effectively.

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