Bill > H750

This bill aims to establish a CPR in Schools Fund to support hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training in schools. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide financial incentives, such as mini-grants or subsidies, to school districts that require students to complete psychomotor skill-based CPR and AED training before graduation. The training will be based on national Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), which emphasize hands-on practicing. The bill prioritizes high-needs school districts, defined as those where at least 50% of children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, participate in Community Eligibility Provision or Universal Free Meals, or have Title 1 status. The goal is to ensure students learn critical life-saving skills that can help them respond effectively during cardiac emergencies by providing practical, hands-on training in CPR techniques and AED usage.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H750