Bill > S0996

This bill requires school districts to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Students must study and practice the psychomotor skills associated with performing CPR at least once before graduating from high school. The instruction must be based on a program established by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized program that uses the most current evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Students with disabilities are exempt from these requirements. Additionally, the bill amends an existing statute to encourage school districts to provide basic first aid training, including CPR, for all students beginning in 6th grade and every 2 years thereafter, with the encouragement of private and public partnerships to provide the necessary training or funding.

Budget and Finance, Education

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/996