The bill amends the Revised School Code to enhance health education standards for students in grades 7 to 12. It mandates that the Department of Education ensure the incorporation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction, including psychomotor skills training, into the curriculum. The instruction must be based on programs developed by recognized organizations such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Additionally, the bill introduces requirements for teaching about automated external defibrillators and first aid response kits, emphasizing hands-on training for students who can physically participate.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a certificated teacher is not required to be an authorized CPR/AED instructor for non-certification instruction, while certified instruction must be conducted by an authorized instructor. It encourages schools to utilize local resources, including emergency medical technicians, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and trained school employees, to deliver the required instruction. The bill also exempts online programs from the requirement to incorporate psychomotor skills into their instruction.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1170
As Passed by the House: 380.1170