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MS SB2236
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands Mississippi's Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) to include choking emergencies, renaming it the Cardiac and Choking Emergency Response Plan (CCERP)
- Requires all public schools and charter schools to develop CCERPs beginning in the 2026-2027 school year that address both sudden cardiac arrest and airway obstruction due to choking
- Defines "Airway Clearance Device (ACD)" as a portable suction device registered with the FDA as a Class I or Class II acute upper airway obstruction device
- Mandates schools implement ACD placement, routine maintenance, and ongoing staff training alongside existing AED requirements
- Schools may accept gifts, grants, and donations for purchasing ACDs and covering inspection, maintenance, and training costs
Legislative Description
Cardiac Emergency Response Plan; revise to include airway clearance devices.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/6/2026
Education1/14/2026
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