Bill > S0430

This bill updates Florida's school health and safety regulations regarding cardiac emergencies by mandating new requirements for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction and automated external defibrillator (AED) availability. Specifically, the bill requires school districts to provide CPR training to students once in middle school and once in high school, ensuring that students learn and practice psychomotor skills and understand AED usage. Additionally, the bill requires each public school to develop a comprehensive Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) that outlines how school personnel should respond to sudden cardiac arrest incidents, and mandates that schools work with local emergency services to integrate these plans into community protocols. By July 1, 2027, all public schools, including charter schools, must have at least one operational AED on school grounds in a clearly marked location, with appropriate staff trained in first aid, CPR, and AED use. The bill also provides liability protection for school employees and volunteers using AEDs under the Good Samaritan Act, and requires the State Board of Education to develop rules for implementing these new requirements, ultimately aiming to improve cardiac emergency preparedness in schools.

Budget and Finance

Education Pre-K - 12 (S)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/430