Bill > H0337

This bill requires public schools in Florida to develop a comprehensive Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) that addresses how school personnel should respond to sudden cardiac arrest or life-threatening emergencies on school grounds. The legislation modifies existing statutes to strengthen cardiac emergency preparedness by requiring schools to work directly with local emergency service providers to integrate their response plans into community protocols, following guidelines from the American Heart Association. The bill updates training requirements for students, mandating that students in grades 9 and 11 receive basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction, including practical skills training. Additionally, schools must strategically place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) according to recommended guidelines and ensure that specific school staff members, such as licensed coaches, school nurses, and athletic trainers, receive comprehensive training in first aid, CPR, and AED use. The goal is to improve emergency readiness and potentially save lives by ensuring schools have well-prepared personnel and clear protocols for responding to cardiac emergencies. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools time to develop and implement their response plans.

Education

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/337