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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the development and posting of guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students about the symptoms and warning signs of heart disease. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a discretionary grant program that provides financial incentives to school districts that implement mandatory CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training for students before graduation. The training must be based on national CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines and focus on hands-only CPR techniques that involve practical, hands-on practice. The grants can be provided as mini-grants or subsidies to support equipment, professional development, and training resources. The bill prioritizes high-needs school districts, defined as those where at least 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, schools participating in Community Eligibility Provision or Universal Free Meals programs, or schools with Title 1 status. The implementation of this program is contingent on available appropriations within Chapter 69, Section 11 of Massachusetts law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 10/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2552 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2552.pdf |
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