Bill > S2079

This bill expands the requirement for all high schools and middle schools, both public and private, to have a functional Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on-site and to establish and implement a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) and an Athletic Emergency Action Plan (EAP). An AED is a portable device that can deliver an electric shock to restart a heart that has stopped beating unexpectedly, a condition known as Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). A CERP is a written plan detailing how school personnel should respond to SCA or similar life-threatening emergencies, while an EAP is a specific plan for responding to emergencies during athletic practices or events. These plans must align with guidelines from organizations like the American Heart Association and include proper placement, maintenance, and signage for AEDs, as well as training for school staff, coaches, and athletic trainers in CPR and AED use. These new requirements will be in effect starting with the 2027-2028 academic year, and the bill takes effect upon its passage.

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