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FL H0443

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Bullard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 1003.453 to require CPR training as part of basic first-aid training in school districts
  • Encourages school districts to provide CPR training to all students beginning in grade 6 and every 2 years thereafter
  • Requires students to learn and practice hands-on psychomotor skills for performing CPR at least once before high school graduation
  • Specifies that CPR training must be based on nationally recognized programs using current evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines
  • Encourages private and public partnerships to provide training and necessary funding
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

School Wellness and Physical Education Policies

Last Action

Died in K-20 Competitiveness Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

K-20 Competitiveness Subcommittee10/28/2011

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