H.B. No. 3450 aims to enhance the safety of students and staff in Texas schools by mandating that certain school employees and volunteers receive training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill amends Sections 22.902(c) and (e) of the Education Code to specify that school nurses, athletic coaches, physical education instructors, and other designated personnel must participate in CPR and AED training and maintain certification from recognized organizations such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Additionally, the bill expands the requirement for instruction to include private and open-enrollment charter schools, which must adopt policies to ensure that their employees and volunteers receive this training.

The bill also removes previous language that limited certain requirements to private schools receiving funding or equipment from the agency, thereby broadening the scope of the training mandate. The new provisions will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will become effective immediately if it secures a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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