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This bill requires the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to develop and implement a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education curriculum for public school students. The bill removes the previous optional language about CPR instruction from existing health education guidelines and establishes a new mandatory section requiring the department to adopt specific CPR curricula for designated grade levels. The new curriculum must be based on current national emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, include hands-on practice, and teach the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The instruction can be delivered by certified CPR instructors, emergency medical services providers, or teachers, and must incorporate both cognitive learning and practical skills training. Importantly, the bill specifies that schools must offer this instruction for the grade levels determined by the department, making CPR education a standardized part of the public school health curriculum. The new requirements will take effect on August 25, 2025, giving schools time to prepare and implement the new curriculum.

Education

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