Bill > S89

This bill requires all public and certain nonpublic schools in North Carolina to install at least two Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), which are portable electronic devices used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest by delivering an electric shock to restart the heart. The State Board of Education must develop rules for AED placement, with at least one AED located in a designated area and another in the school's athletic facility. Schools must also implement training for personnel on AED use, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid, and establish protocols for AED maintenance, testing, and coordination with local emergency medical services. The bill applies to public school units, charter schools, regional schools, and nonpublic schools that receive scholarship grants. To support implementation, the state will appropriate $9.2 million to public school units and $2.8 million to nonpublic schools, providing $4,000 per school to purchase AEDs and conduct training. These requirements will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with the goal of improving emergency medical response capabilities in schools and potentially saving lives during cardiac emergencies.

Budget and Finance

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S89