AZ HB2421

Requires each school operated by a school district and each charter school to have at least one employee with valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Mandates school districts and charter schools annually provide all school personnel with CPR training sessions based on current national evidence-based guidelines and including hands-on practice.

Requires students receive CPR training annually during high school and at least once during middle or junior high school, based on current national guidelines and including hands-on practice.

Allows training to be provided by emergency medical technicians, paramedics, fire department personnel, police officers, American Heart Association or American Red Cross representatives, teachers, school employees, or other qualified persons.

Permits schools to accept in-kind donations of materials, equipment, or services for CPR training and allows students to be excused from instruction upon parent request or if already certified.