This bill aims to enhance health education in Alaska's public schools by mandating the inclusion of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction. It amends existing law to remove the previous requirement for CPR education and introduces a new section that requires the Department of Education and Early Development to adopt appropriate curricula for teaching CPR to students in designated grade levels. The bill specifies that individuals with relevant certifications, such as CPR instructors or licensed emergency medical service providers, may deliver this instruction.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that the CPR curricula must align with current national guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care. The implementation of this educational requirement is set to take effect on July 1, 2027, allowing schools time to prepare for the new instruction. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve student preparedness in emergency situations by equipping them with essential life-saving skills.

Statutes affected:
SB0020A, AM SB 20, introduced 01/10/2025: 14.30.360
SB0020B, AM CSSB 20(FIN), introduced 02/04/2026: 14.30.360
SB0020C, AM HCS CSSB 20(EDC), introduced 04/21/2026: 14.30.360