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NY A03980
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Weisenberg
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AI Summary
- Changes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction from voluntary to mandatory in all senior high school health education curricula
- Requires instructors to possess valid CPR certification from an agency offering such certification
- Mandates the Commissioner of Education prescribe regulations ensuring CPR instruction meets standards set by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Requires school authorities to provide facilities, time, place, learning aids, and curriculum materials to support CPR instruction
- Integrates automated external defibrillator (AED) instruction into health education when CPR instruction is provided, with instructors requiring valid AED certification from a nationally recognized organization
Legislative Description
Requires schools to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Last Action
held for consideration in education
6/19/2012
Committee Referrals
Education1/31/2011
Full Bill Text
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