This bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-5384 to enhance the training requirements for 911 telecommunicators in Kansas. It mandates the state 911 board to establish minimum training standards that include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and ongoing education in CPR for all 911 telecommunicators who handle emergency medical dispatch. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the state 911 board, which include coordinating E-911 services, monitoring 911 communications, and developing technology standards. Additionally, it allows the board to impose civil penalties on providers that fail to collect or remit 911 fees.

The bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-5384 and removes the provision that previously prohibited the establishment of a mandatory certification program for PSAP operations, allowing for the creation of a certification program specifically for 911 telecommunicator-CPR training. The new training requirements are designed to ensure that telecommunicators are equipped with the necessary skills to provide effective emergency medical assistance over the phone, thereby improving public safety in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-5384