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FL H1479
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Hawkins-Williams
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AI Summary
- Independent sanctioning authorities and the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) must adopt guidelines to educate athletic coaches, officials, administrators, athletes, and parents/guardians on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, in addition to existing concussion education requirements
- Independent sanctioning authorities and the FHSAA must adopt bylaws or policies requiring athletic coaches to hold a current certificate of successful completion of a CPR course
- A school employee, athletic coach, or volunteer with current CPR and defibrillator training must be present at every athletic event, including contests, practices, workouts, and conditioning sessions both during and outside the school year
- Sports safety courses approved for athletic coaching certification inservice credit must now include CPR procedures, and the course content requirements are updated accordingly (e.g., at least 8 modules, under $50, 80% passing score on online exam)
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Education for Athletic Coaches
Last Action
Died in Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Choice & Innovation Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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