AB 454

This bill, known as the ‘Smart Heart Law,’ requires public and private schools in Nevada to establish plans for responding to medical emergencies, particularly those involving the heart. It mandates that school districts, charter schools, and private schools create emergency operations plan development committees and include healthcare providers on these committees. The bill also requires coaches, managers, and athletic trainers – at all schools (public, charter, and private) – to receive training and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Furthermore, it updates regulations to ensure private schools are included in the requirements, and it specifically addresses the need for immediate response plans for heart-related emergencies.