This bill mandates the development and implementation of cardiac emergency response plans in Minnesota schools, amending existing statutes to include specific requirements for these plans. It requires school boards and charter schools to adopt a crisis management policy that includes a cardiac emergency response drill, alongside existing requirements for lock-down and fire drills. The bill also introduces a new section defining a "cardiac emergency response plan," which must outline procedures for responding to sudden cardiac arrest incidents, including the establishment of a cardiac emergency response team, training for staff, and the availability of automatic external defibrillators.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to the Department of Education to assist schools in implementing these cardiac emergency response plans. The funding can be used for various activities and equipment aimed at enhancing preparedness, such as purchasing and maintaining automatic external defibrillators, CPR training, and educational materials. This initiative aims to improve the safety and emergency preparedness of students and staff in Minnesota schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.035, 121A.037, 128C.02
1st Engrossment: 121A.035, 121A.037, 128C.02