This bill introduces a new section to the North Dakota Century Code that mandates the creation of a cardiac emergency response plan for both public and nonpublic schools, as well as for athletic events. The plan must be customizable and developed using a template provided by the superintendent of public instruction. Key components of the plan include the establishment of a cardiac emergency response team, the placement and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on school grounds, training for designated personnel in CPR and AED use, and regular drills to practice the response plan. The bill also defines terms such as "cardiac arrest" and "automated external defibrillator" to ensure clarity in implementation.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the North Dakota Century Code to require that both public and nonpublic schools include a cardiac emergency response plan as part of their certification process. Specifically, it adds a requirement for schools to verify the existence of such a plan when submitting compliance reports to the superintendent of public instruction. Furthermore, it expands the types of drills that schools must conduct to include drills for the cardiac emergency response plan, thereby enhancing preparedness for cardiac emergencies in educational settings.

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