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FL H0557
Bill
Status
Failed
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Baxley
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AI Summary
- School districts must provide CPR training to all high school students at least once before graduation as part of physical education or another required curriculum
- CPR training must be based on programs by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized organizations using current evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines
- Students must study and practice hands-on psychomotor skills associated with performing CPR at least once before graduation
- Students with disabilities as defined in Florida Statute 1007.02 are exempt from this requirement
- School districts are encouraged to provide first aid and CPR training beginning in grade 6 and every 2 years thereafter, with private and public partnerships encouraged for funding and delivery
- Act takes effect July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Public Schools
Last Action
Died in K-12 Subcommittee
5/3/2013
Committee Referrals
K-12 Subcommittee2/6/2013
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