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FL S0430

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Education Pre-K - 12

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must provide CPR and first aid training once in middle school and once in high school through physical education or health classes, replacing the previous structure of training in grades 6, 8, 9, and 11
  • Instruction must allow students to practice psychomotor skills for performing CPR and include training on automated external defibrillator (AED) use
  • Every public school, including charter schools, must have at least one operational AED on school grounds in a clearly marked location by July 1, 2027, maintained per manufacturer recommendations and registered with a local emergency medical services medical director
  • Each public school must develop a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) addressing staff response to sudden cardiac arrest or similar emergencies, integrated with local emergency service provider protocols
  • School employees and volunteers who use AEDs are granted immunity from liability under Florida's Good Samaritan Act and Cardiac Arrest Survival Act (ss. 768.13 and 768.1325)

Legislative Description

Cardiac Emergencies

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1607 (Ch. 2025-67)

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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