The bill, S.B. No. 865, mandates that school district, private school, and open-enrollment charter school employees and volunteers receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Specifically, it amends the Education Code to require that certain school personnel, including nurses, athletic coaches, and physical education instructors, participate in training and maintain certification in CPR and AED use from recognized organizations such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Additionally, the bill removes previous restrictions that limited CPR and AED training to private schools receiving specific funding or equipment from the state. Instead, it requires all private and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy ensuring that employees and volunteers have access to this essential training. The provisions of the bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and it may become effective immediately if it secures a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 22.902 (Education Code 22)