This bill amends existing law to enhance health education in public schools by specifically incorporating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education. It encourages each school district in Alaska to initiate health education programs for students from kindergarten through grade 12, which now must include instruction on hands-only CPR. The previous requirement for CPR instruction has been deleted from the existing health education curriculum, allowing for a more focused approach on this critical life-saving skill.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new section that mandates the Department of Education and Early Development to adopt curricula for teaching hands-only CPR to public school students. The department will determine the appropriate grade levels for instruction and ensure that the curricula align with current national emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. The bill specifies that qualified individuals, such as certified CPR instructors or licensed emergency medical service providers, may deliver this instruction, which must include hands-on practice and training on the use of automated external defibrillators.

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