The proposed bill aims to establish a cardiac emergency response plan for public and nonpublic schools in North Dakota, as well as for athletic events. It introduces a new section to chapter 15.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which defines key terms such as "automated external defibrillator," "cardiac arrest," and "cardiac emergency response plan." The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, to create a customizable template for schools to develop their own tailored cardiac emergency response plans. These plans must include essential elements such as the placement and maintenance of automated external defibrillators, training for appropriate personnel, and coordination with local emergency medical services.

Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, each public and nonpublic school is required to develop a cardiac emergency response plan using the provided template. The bill specifies that schools must ensure the accessibility of automated external defibrillators, identify them with appropriate signage, and make them available in unlocked locations. Additionally, the bill provides immunity from liability for schools and individuals involved in the implementation of the cardiac emergency response plan, protecting them from legal repercussions related to injuries that may occur while executing the plan.

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