The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes to expand the training requirements for public high school students to include both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Specifically, it would require school districts and charter schools to provide at least one training session in both CPR and AED use, rather than just CPR as currently mandated. The training must adhere to the latest national emergency cardiovascular care guidelines and include hands-on practice. Additionally, the existing provisions regarding certification and excusal from training would be applied to both CPR and AED training.

Furthermore, the bill would define "automated external defibrillator" in accordance with existing statutes and clarify that training in CPR or AED use may be provided by certified trainers. It would also allow for in-kind donations to support the instruction of both CPR and AED training. Lastly, the bill would add AED training to the list of authorized uses for contributions made under the Public School Extracurricular Activity Fees Tax Credit, thereby enhancing the resources available for such training in schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-718.01, 43-1089.01, 15-808, 15-731, 36-2261