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 incorporates a cardiac emergency response plan, which must be developed collaboratively with various stakeholders. The bill specifies that schools must conduct at least one cardiac emergency response drill annually, alongside existing requirements for lock-down and fire drills. Additionally, it establishes a new section in the Minnesota Statutes that outlines the essential components of a cardiac emergency response plan, including training for staff, the availability of automatic external defibrillators, and guidelines for responding to cardiac emergencies.

Furthermore, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund to the Department of Education to assist schools in implementing these cardiac emergency response plans. The funding can be utilized for purchasing and maintaining necessary equipment, such as automatic external defibrillators, as well as for training faculty and staff in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. This initiative aims to enhance the preparedness of schools in responding to cardiac emergencies, ultimately aiming to reduce fatalities associated with sudden cardiac arrest in school settings.

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