Bill > HB3450

This bill requires school nurses, athletic coaches, physical education instructors, marching band directors, cheerleading coaches, and other specified school employees, as well as student athletic trainers, to receive and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from recognized national organizations like the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The bill expands existing requirements by explicitly adding CPR instruction to the certification mandate and extends the policy requirements to open-enrollment charter schools, which were previously not included. Private schools must now adopt a policy that makes CPR and AED instruction available to school employees and volunteers, ensuring compliance with commissioner rules. The changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with the bill becoming law either immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature or on September 1, 2025, if it does not meet the immediate vote threshold. The primary goal is to increase preparedness and safety in school settings by ensuring key personnel are trained in life-saving emergency medical techniques.

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