Bill > SB429

This bill requires the placement of trauma kits in public schools and establishes a dedicated Trauma Kit Fund to support this initiative. Specifically, the bill mandates that each public school install a trauma kit containing essential emergency medical supplies, including a tourniquet, bleeding control bandage, protective gloves, scissors, and instructional documents from recognized emergency medical organizations. The Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with emergency medical services, will determine the number of trauma kits required per school and prioritize their placement. The bill creates a nonlapsing fund in the state treasury that can accept gifts, grants, and donations to support trauma kit procurement and distribution. An initial appropriation of $25,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2027, though the total estimated cost for outfitting all 453 public school buildings is approximately $52,657. The trauma kits are designed to provide immediate first aid response in emergency situations, following national awareness campaign guidelines. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and importantly, does not require property managers or employees to use the trauma kits in an emergency situation. While the initial placement of kits will have a specific cost, future maintenance and replacement expenses are expected to be indeterminate.

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