House Resolution No. urges the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to prioritize the implementation of policies related to instruction on 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 existing student instruction and teacher training requirements, while granting BESE the authority to establish new instructional guidelines. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining CPR and AED training in schools, particularly in the context of health and safety, and highlights the tragic case of Burke Cobb, a student who died from an undiagnosed heart condition.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for BESE to consider the specific statutory requirements that may be repealed if the bill is enacted and to ensure that the rulemaking process includes ample opportunities for input from citizens and advocacy groups. The House of Representatives expresses its commitment to ensuring that health and safety training remains a priority in Louisiana's educational system, particularly as it relates to CPR and AED instruction, which is already mandated in 41 other states. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the president of BESE and the state superintendent of education to facilitate this initiative.