This bill proposes the creation of a new section in the North Dakota Century Code that mandates public and nonpublic schools to develop and implement a cardiac emergency response plan for their facilities and athletic events. The plan must be based on a customizable template provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, which will include essential elements established by recognized organizations such as the American Heart Association. Key requirements of the plan include the review and adoption by the district crisis management team, activation protocols for sudden cardiac arrest incidents, placement and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and training for designated school personnel.

Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, schools are required to create a cardiac emergency response plan that integrates with their crisis management strategies, ensuring that AEDs are properly placed and identified on school grounds. The bill also provides immunity from liability for schools and individuals involved in executing the cardiac emergency response plan, protecting them from legal repercussions related to injuries that may occur while carrying out the plan's provisions.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 15.1-06-06, 15.1-06-06.1, 15.1-06-12