The bill amends section 1003.453 of the Florida Statutes to require school districts to provide mandatory training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for students, specifically once in middle school and once in high school. The revised language emphasizes that students must practice the psychomotor skills associated with CPR and includes the use of AEDs in the training. The previous encouragement for training has been changed to a requirement, ensuring that all students receive this critical instruction.

Additionally, the bill creates section 1003.457, which mandates that each public school develop a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) to address incidents of sudden cardiac arrest on school grounds. Schools are required to collaborate with local emergency service providers to integrate their CERP into community emergency protocols. By July 1, 2027, all public schools, including charter schools, must have at least one operational AED on-site, properly maintained, and registered with local emergency services. The bill also provides immunity from liability for school employees and volunteers who use defibrillators in emergencies, and it requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for implementation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 430 c1: 1003.453