This bill amends existing law to enhance emergency plans for sports-related injuries in schools, specifically for grades 4 through 12. It requires local school boards and governing bodies to establish comprehensive emergency action plans that include proper procedures for responding to serious injuries, a list of trained personnel, identification of emergency locations and equipment, and the presence of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Notably, the bill mandates that AEDs be easily accessible at athletic events and that schools maintain these devices according to manufacturer guidelines. Additionally, it specifies that individuals trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) must supervise organized sports activities for students in grades 6-12.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fund within the state treasury to support the procurement and distribution of AEDs to schools. It appropriates $1 to the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to assist schools in implementing cardiac emergency response plans. The funding will prioritize Title I schools and those in high-need districts, and schools must submit their emergency action plans to receive financial support. The bill also includes provisions for accepting donations to the AED Fund and outlines the effective date of the act as July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 200:40-c
As Amended by the House: 200:40-c
As Amended by the Senate: 200:40-c, 6:12
As Amended by the Senate (2nd): 200:40-c, 6:12
Version adopted by both bodies: 200:40-c, 6:12
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 200:40-c, 6:12
HB763 text: 200:40-c