This bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance the requirements for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in schools and establishes a framework for cardiac emergency response plans. Specifically, it mandates that school districts must provide CPR training once in middle school and once in high school, allowing students to practice the necessary skills and including instruction on the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill also creates a new section requiring each public school to develop a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) that integrates with local emergency services and outlines the appropriate use of personnel during cardiac emergencies.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that by July 1, 2027, all public schools, including charter schools, must have at least one operational AED on school grounds, which must be clearly marked and maintained according to manufacturer recommendations. It requires that certain school staff receive training in first aid, CPR, and AED use, and establishes liability protections for school employees and volunteers under existing Good Samaritan laws. The State Board of Education is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 430 c1: 1003.453