This bill aims to enhance cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education in public schools across Alaska and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Education and Early Development regarding health education. It amends existing law to remove the previous requirement for CPR instruction in health education programs and introduces a new section mandating the department to adopt curricula specifically for hands-only CPR instruction. The bill specifies that public schools must provide this instruction if practicable and that it should be based on current national emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.

Additionally, the bill expands the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services concerning emergency medical services by including provisions for care related to major emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes. It allows for the establishment of special designations for medical facilities based on their capability to handle major emergencies and requires the department to coordinate with public and private agencies to improve emergency medical services. The effective date for the implementation of the new CPR education requirements is set for July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB0027A, AM HB 27, introduced 01/10/2025: 18.08.010, 18.08.200
HB0027B, AM CSHB 27(HSS), introduced 03/14/2025: 18.08.010, 18.08.082, 18.08.200
HB0027C, AM CSHB 27(HSS) am S(efd add S), introduced 05/17/2026, passed Senate 05/17/2026: 14.30.360, 18.08.082, 18.08.010, 18.08.200
HB0027Z, AM Enrolled HB 27, introduced 05/19/2026: 14.30.360, 18.08.082, 18.08.010, 18.08.200