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This bill allocates $150,000 from the government results and opportunity program fund to the New Mexico Public Education Department, specifically to fund defibrillator training for educational personnel in rural school districts during fiscal year 2026. The training will be conducted through a contract with a national organization that publishes official cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, with the goal of preparing school staff to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the event of a cardiac emergency. Any funds not spent by the end of fiscal year 2026 will be returned to the original program fund, ensuring fiscal accountability and responsible use of the appropriated resources. The bill aims to enhance emergency medical preparedness in rural schools by providing targeted training that could potentially save lives in critical cardiac situations.

Education

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=494&year=25