AR HB1398

Schools must develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, with full incorporation required no later than the 2026-2027 school year

Each school must establish a cardiac emergency response team that activates in response to sudden cardiac arrests on school grounds

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) must be placed on site in unlocked locations with appropriate signage, with a goal of deployment within 3 minutes of a cardiac emergency

Staff must receive ongoing training in first-aid, CPR, and AED use following nationally recognized guidelines, and schools must conduct annual practice drills for sudden cardiac arrest response

Schools must coordinate with local emergency medical services to integrate their cardiac response plans into community EMS protocols