House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Mike Johnson, urges the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to prioritize the implementation of policies related to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Louisiana high schools. This resolution comes in light of a proposed bill that would repeal certain instructional and training requirements while granting BESE the authority to establish new rules. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining CPR and AED instruction, particularly in the context of health and safety, as highlighted by the tragic case of Burke Cobb, a student who died from an undiagnosed heart condition.

The resolution calls for BESE to consider the significance of these health-related instructional requirements during its rulemaking process and to ensure that there is ample opportunity for input from citizens and advocacy groups. By doing so, the resolution aims to reinforce the necessity of CPR and AED training in high schools, aligning with the practices of 41 other states that mandate such instruction. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the president of BESE and the state superintendent of education to facilitate this initiative.