The bill amends Section 38.017(a) of the Education Code to enhance the availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public schools. It mandates that each school district must provide at least one AED at every campus, ensuring that it is readily accessible during University Interscholastic League athletic competitions. The principal is tasked with determining the placement of the AED, which must be in a clearly marked and accessible location, particularly near where students engage in athletic activities. Additionally, the bill specifies that AEDs cannot be stored in locked cases when students or school employees are present on campus.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a deadline for compliance, requiring all public schools to have the AEDs available by the first instructional day of the 2026-2027 school year. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 38.017 (Education Code 38)