SB 181: Public elementary and secondary schools; cardiac emergency response plans required.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Public elementary and secondary schools; cardiac emergency response plans required; grant program established. Requires each public elementary or secondary school to develop a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) that addresses the appropriate use of school personnel to respond to incidents involving an individual who is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency while on school grounds and, in the event that such school has an athletic department or organized athletic program, while attending or participating in an athletic practice or event. The bill requires each such CERP to integrate nationally recognized evidence-based core elements such as those recommended by the American Heart Association guidelines and to integrate certain provisions and guidelines, including those relating to establishing a cardiac emergency response team, activating such team in response to a sudden cardiac event, and integrating the CERP into the local community's emergency medical services response protocols. The bill also requires, with such funds as may be appropriated for such purpose pursuant to the general appropriation act, the Department to establish and administer the CERP Grant Program for the purpose of awarding grants, on a competitive basis, to any public elementary or secondary school to assist such school in the development or implementation of its CERP or in the purchase or funding of activities or equipment that further promotes CERP preparedness, giving priority to certain high-need schools.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. November 18, 2024Left in Appropriations
2. March 4, 2024Continued to 2025 in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
3. February 28, 2024Referred to Committee on Appropriations
4. February 28, 2024Reported from Education (22-Y 0-N)
5. February 27, 2024Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
6. February 27, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
7. February 23, 2024Assigned Education sub: K-12 Subcommittee
8. February 13, 2024Referred to Committee on Education
9. February 13, 2024Read first time
10. February 13, 2024Placed on Calendar
11. February 5, 2024Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
12. February 2, 2024Read second time and engrossed

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