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IL HB3275

IL HB3275
SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Provides that an association or other entity that has as one of its purposes promoting, sponsoring, regulating, or in any manner providing for interscholastic athletics or any form of athletic competition among schools and students within this State shall require all school coaches to obtain and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Requires certification in CPR and AED use to be consistent with national, evidence-based, emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Amends the School Safety Drill Act. Provides that a cardiac emergency response plan shall include (i) establishing a cardiac emergency response team that is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator and (ii) the use of annual cardiac response drills to practice the steps established in the cardiac emergency response plan, in partnership with local emergency medical services. Makes other changes concerning the plan.

AI Summary

This bill amends two existing laws to improve cardiac emergency preparedness in schools. Under the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act, the bill requires all paid school head coaches or chief activity sponsors to obtain and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), with certifications aligned with national emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. The bill also modifies the School Safety Drill Act to strengthen cardiac emergency response plans (CERP) in schools, mandating that these plans include detailed procedures for responding to sudden cardiac arrest, a comprehensive listing of AEDs with clear markings and proper maintenance, training for staff on recognizing cardiac arrest symptoms and performing CPR, establishing a trained cardiac emergency response team, and conducting annual cardiac response drills in partnership with local emergency medical services. The goal of these changes is to improve schools' ability to quickly and effectively respond to life-threatening cardiac emergencies, potentially saving lives through improved preparedness and training.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)

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