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FL H0337
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Hodgers
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AI Summary
- Each Florida public school must develop a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) addressing the use of school personnel to respond to sudden cardiac arrest or similar life-threatening emergencies on school grounds
- School officials must coordinate with local emergency service providers to integrate the CERP into community emergency responder protocols, using evidence-based core elements such as those recommended by the American Heart Association
- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) must be placed in accordance with the CERP and American Heart Association guidelines
- Designated school staff—including all licensed coaches, school nurses, and athletic trainers—must be trained in first aid, CPR, and AED use following American Heart Association evidence-based guidelines
- Removes the prior condition that student AED instruction only occur "when a school district has the equipment necessary," making AED training a mandatory part of CPR instruction for students in grades 9 and 11
- Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Cardiac Emergencies on School Grounds
Last Action
Died in Education Administration Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1607 (Ch. 2025-67)
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Education Administration Subcommittee2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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