training; AEDs; CPR; school personnel
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill requires Arizona public schools, particularly high schools with athletic programs, to ensure staff training in CPR and first aid, as well as training on how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs). It mandates that schools provide AEDs in accessible locations and maintain them regularly. The bill also allows schools to accept donations to support the purchase and upkeep of these life-saving devices.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts and charter schools to have at least one staff member trained in CPR and first aid.
- Requires schools with high school sports programs to provide an AED at each campus and athletic event.
- Specifies requirements for AED locations, including accessibility and clear markings.
- Mandates regular maintenance and testing of AEDs.
- Allows schools to accept donations for AEDs and related training.
- Defines ‘automated external defibrillator’ and ‘school-sponsored athletic event’ for the purposes of the bill.
- Sets an effective date of August 1, 2027, for many of the requirements.
- Requires training courses to follow nationally recognized cardiovascular care guidelines.
Who is affected
- Public schools in Arizona
- School districts in Arizona
- Charter schools in Arizona
- School personnel (teachers, staff)
- High school students participating in athletic programs
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