School curriculum: physical education framework: cardiopulmonary resuscitation: automated external defibrillators.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires California high schools (grades 9-12) to include instruction in performing compression-only CPR and using an AED as part of a course required for graduation, starting in the 2027-28 school year. The State Department of Education will provide guidance on implementation. Furthermore, the Instructional Quality Commission is directed to consider incorporating CPR and AED training into the physical education curriculum framework when it’s next revised. This aims to address disparities in access to these life-saving skills and improve survival rates from cardiac arrest.
Key provisions
- Requires high schools (grades 9-12) to offer CPR and AED training as part of a graduation requirement.
- Instruction must align with national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.
- The State Department of Education will provide guidance on implementation.
- The Instructional Quality Commission must consider incorporating CPR and AED training into the physical education framework.
- Provides liability protection for instructors and sponsoring organizations.
- Requires reimbursement for state-mandated costs from the State Controller's Office.
Who is affected
- High school students
- School districts
- Charter schools
- Teachers and instructors
- Emergency medical services
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