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

The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-5384, which previously included a provision that the board shall not establish a mandatory certification program for PSAP operations or emergency communications personnel, except for the newly mandated CPR training. This change emphasizes the importance of CPR training for telecommunicators who handle emergency medical dispatch, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to assist callers effectively during critical situations. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 12-5384
As introduced: 12-5384