This bill amends existing laws regarding emergency plans for sports-related injuries in schools, specifically targeting grades 4 through 12. It mandates that local school boards or governing bodies establish comprehensive emergency action plans that include proper procedures for responding to serious injuries, a list of trained personnel, and the identification of necessary equipment, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs). New legal language emphasizes the need for personnel trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to follow evidence-based guidelines from recognized organizations, and it specifies that AEDs must be readily accessible at athletic events and maintained according to manufacturer instructions. Additionally, the bill requires that schools document policies for cooling victims of exertional heat stroke and mandates supervision by trained individuals during organized sports activities.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated AED fund within the state treasury to support the procurement and distribution of AEDs to schools, ensuring compliance with the emergency plans. It appropriates $1 to the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to facilitate these efforts. The fund will be used for various activities related to cardiac emergency preparedness, with priority given to schools in high-need districts. The bill also includes provisions for schools to submit their emergency action plans to receive funding, and it will take effect on 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