MS HB1133

Requires Mississippi public schools to develop Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) addressing sudden cardiac arrest incidents on school grounds beginning in the 2024-2025 school year and on athletic venue grounds beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Mandates that an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must be placed within three minutes of each school athletic venue, properly signed, unlocked, and accessible during school hours and school-sponsored athletic events.

Allocates $2,499,000 from the State Department of Education to fund CERP implementation, including AED purchase, maintenance, and CPR/first aid training, with priority funding for high-needs schools (those with 50% or more students eligible for free and reduced-price meals or Title 1 status).

Requires CERPs to include minimum guidelines such as establishing a cardiac emergency response team, staff training in CPR/AED use, annual drills, integration with local emergency services, and ongoing plan review.

Authorizes schools to accept gifts, grants, and donations for purchasing FDA-approved AEDs and covering inspection, maintenance, and staff training costs.