MS HB432

Requires all Grades 9-12 physical education curricula to include instruction on proper administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of automated external defibrillators (AED)

Mandates instruction must incorporate hands-on psychomotor skills practice based on programs from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized program using current evidence-based Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines

Exempts licensed teachers from requiring CPR/AED trainer certification to facilitate non-certification instruction, though certification courses must be taught by authorized instructors

Requires the State Department of Education to establish procedures for monitoring school district adherence to the CPR/AED curriculum requirements

Effective July 1, 2014