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HI SCR143

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Board of Education to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction in health education curriculum for grades 9-12 in all Hawaii public schools.

  • Requires CPR instruction to be included in at least one health class required for graduation and include hands-on practice with automated external defibrillators, following nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines.

  • Allows public schools to waive CPR instruction for students unable to participate due to disability.

  • Provides liability protection for organizations, entities, and public employees that sponsor or provide CPR and automated external defibrillator instruction to students.

  • Directs certified copies be sent to the Chair of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education.

Legislative Description

Urging The Board Of Education To Include Instruction In Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Into Health Education Curriculum For Students In Grades Nine Through Twelve In All Public Schools In The State.

Public Schools

Last Action

The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

4/11/2019

Committee Referrals

Lower and Higher Education4/3/2019
Education3/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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