Bill > HB191

This bill updates school safety regulations related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) by establishing comprehensive new requirements for Pennsylvania schools. The legislation mandates that each school entity and nonpublic school provide CPR and AED instruction to employees and volunteers at least once every two years, with the training conducted by recognized organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Schools must now ensure that at least one trained and certified individual is present in each school building during school days, and specific personnel such as school nurses, coaches, and physical education teachers must participate in and maintain certification for AED and CPR training. The bill also requires schools to develop or update cardiac emergency response plans that include evidence-based standards, annual reviews, safety procedures for cardiac emergencies, and AED placement guidelines. Additionally, schools must have at least one AED in each school building during school hours and make AEDs available at athletic activities. The legislation aims to improve school preparedness for cardiac emergencies by standardizing training, equipment availability, and emergency response procedures, with schools given three years to fully implement these new requirements.

Budget and Finance, Education

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