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 teachers are not required to be certified CPR/AED instructors for instruction that does not lead to a CPR certification. However, if the instruction results in certification, it must be taught by an authorized instructor. The bill also encourages schools to utilize local resources, including emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and trained teachers, to deliver the required instruction. Lastly, it exempts online programs from the requirement to incorporate psychomotor skills into their health education curriculum.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1170