This bill proposes the establishment of a "stop the bleed" pilot program within the Department of Health Services, which would involve the purchase and distribution of bleed control kits to school districts that opt to participate and have school nurses trained in administering the program. The program would require each participating school district to develop a plan in consultation with local law enforcement, ensuring that at least one bleed control kit is easily accessible in each school, included in safety plans, and inspected annually for necessary replacements. The bill also defines what constitutes a bleed control kit and specifies the contents required.
Additionally, the bill appropriates $180,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the purchase of these kits and exempts this appropriation from lapsing provisions. The entire section of the bill is set to be repealed after December 31, 2028, indicating a temporary implementation period for the program.