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 as a critical component of health and safety education, particularly following the tragic death of Burke Cobb, a student who passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for BESE to consider the specific statutory requirements that may be repealed and to ensure that the rulemaking process includes ample opportunities for input from citizens and advocacy groups. Louisiana currently ranks among the forty-one states that mandate CPR and AED instruction in high schools, and the resolution reflects a collective desire among legislators to uphold these essential training requirements while allowing for flexibility in educational policy. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the president of BESE and the state superintendent of education to ensure awareness and action on this matter.