This bill amends existing law to enhance health education in Alaska's public schools by specifically incorporating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education. It encourages each school district to implement a health education program for students from kindergarten through grade 12, which now explicitly includes instruction on hands-only CPR. The previous requirement for CPR instruction has been deleted, and a new section has been added to mandate that the Department of Education and Early Development adopt appropriate curricula for teaching CPR, determining the grade levels that will receive this instruction.

The bill outlines that qualified individuals, such as certified CPR instructors or licensed emergency medical service providers, may present the curriculum. The instruction must adhere to current national guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care and include both hands-on practice and cognitive learning components. Additionally, it mandates instruction on the use of automated external defibrillators, which can be taught through various means if in-person training is not feasible. The act is set to take effect on August 25, 2025.

Statutes affected:
HB0092A, AM HB 92, introduced 02/10/2025: 14.30.360