The bill establishes a new requirement for school districts in Washington to maintain and provide access to bleeding control equipment on each school campus starting in the 2026-27 school year. Each school must have this equipment stored in an easily accessible area and ensure that at least two employees are trained in its use, with additional requirements for larger schools. The bill specifies the types of equipment that must be included, such as tourniquets, compression bandages, and instructional documents, and allows for the inclusion of additional medical materials approved by local law enforcement or first responders.
Furthermore, the bill outlines the training requirements for school employees, which can be fulfilled through in-person or online courses from recognized organizations. It encourages school districts to begin implementing these requirements during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. The new section added to chapter 28A.210 RCW also clarifies that these provisions apply to charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools.