AK SB20

Requires the Department of Education and Early Development to adopt curricula for hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction in Alaska public schools

Department will determine which grade levels must receive CPR instruction and develop age-appropriate curricula for each level

Instruction may be provided by certified CPR instructors, licensed emergency medical services providers, or certified teachers

Curricula must be based on current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, include hands-on practice, and cover automated external defibrillator (AED) use

Effective date: August 25, 2025