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RI S0635
RI S0635Requires immediate notification to the person in charge of the educational program when a child has a cardiac emergency and the head of the educational program must notify the department of education within 24 hours.
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require immediate notification to the principal, headmaster, executive director, or other person in charge of the educational program, or their designated agent, if that person called emergency services in response to a child whom under the care and custody of the educational program suffered a cardiac emergency. This act would also require notification by the principal, headmaster, executive director, or other person in charge of the educational program, or their designated agent to the department of education within twenty-four (24) hours. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers of educational programs to immediately notify the program's leadership if emergency services are called for a child experiencing a cardiac emergency while under the program's care. The principal or program leader must then report this incident to the state department of education within 24 hours, and in the case of public educational programs, also notify the superintendent. The bill mandates that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education develop consistent reporting policies, and requires the department of education to compile an annual summary report of these incidents, which will be submitted to the governor and legislative leadership. The goal appears to be creating a transparent and standardized system for tracking and responding to serious medical emergencies involving children in educational settings, ensuring that appropriate authorities are promptly informed when such incidents occur.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Mark McKenney (D)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
Bob Britto (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S0635.pdf |
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