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FL H0157
Bill
Status
Passed
6/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
Secondary Education and Career Development Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- School districts are required to provide basic first aid training, including CPR, for all students in grade 9 and grade 11
- School districts are encouraged (but not required) to provide the same first aid training for students in grade 6 and grade 8, replacing the previous language that encouraged training beginning in grade 6 and every 2 years thereafter
- CPR instruction must be based on a one-hour, nationally recognized program using the most current evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines
- Students must be allowed to practice psychomotor skills for performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) when the school district has the necessary equipment
- Effective date is July 1, 2021; amends section 1003.453, Florida Statutes
Legislative Description
First Aid Training in Public Schools
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-141
6/23/2021
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/26/2021
Education & Employment Committee4/9/2021
Prek-12 Appropriations Subcommittee4/2/2021
Secondary Education and Career Development Subcommittee1/20/2021
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