Bill > H4107

This bill establishes a comprehensive program to introduce Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and emergency medical services (EMS) career opportunities in Massachusetts high schools. The legislation creates a special CPR and EMS High School Training Fund to support CPR trainings, EMS career awareness sessions, and an EMS ambassador program. Starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, high schools will be encouraged to incorporate CPR training into their health education curriculum, which will include hands-on practice in chest compressions and automated external defibrillator use. Students who complete the training will receive a two-year CPR certification, and the program offers financial incentives such as a $500 scholarship for students enrolling in EMS training programs within a year of graduation and a tuition credit of up to $1,000 for those pursuing EMT-Basic programs. The bill also establishes an EMS ambassador program with EMTs and paramedics visiting schools to mentor students and promote EMS careers. High schools will be required to submit annual reports on their training programs, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will compile an annual report tracking student participation and program outcomes. The overall goal is to enhance public safety, strengthen the emergency medical services workforce, and provide career exploration opportunities for high school students.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4107