Bill > H886

This bill, named the "Rep. Becky Carney Cardiac Arrest Act," requires the State Board of Education to establish comprehensive rules for the installation, use, and maintenance of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in all public school units, including traditional public schools, charter schools, regional schools, and public secondary schools. The rules mandate that at least one AED be installed in each school's athletic facility or area, and require the development of appropriate training courses for school personnel on AED usage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid. Local boards of education, charter school boards, regional school boards, and the Board of Governors for public secondary schools must all develop specific policies for AED installation, maintenance, and use in accordance with the State Board of Education's rules. The bill was inspired by a real-life incident where a legislator's life was saved by an AED, and it will become effective for the 2025-2026 school year, with the State Board of Education allowed to adopt emergency rules to implement the requirements. The primary goal is to ensure quick and effective emergency medical response in school settings by making AEDs readily available and ensuring personnel are trained to use them.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H886