Bill > S06127

This bill, known as "Stella's law", requires all cafeteria monitors in primary and secondary schools to be certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the Heimlich maneuver, and to be present in school cafeterias during lunch periods. The bill defines CPR as per existing public health law and describes the Heimlich maneuver as a first-aid technique for dislodging obstructions from a person's windpipe by applying sudden strong pressure on the abdomen. The training for these certifications must be conducted during employees' regular work hours and at their standard rate of pay. Additionally, the state education department is required to distribute first aid for choking posters to all schools, which must be prominently displayed in areas where food is consumed or served, such as cafeterias and staff lounges. The law will take effect on the first day of July following its enactment, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of necessary regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6127