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NY A08058
Bill
Status
9/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Keith Brown
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AI Summary
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Changes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction from optional ("may be offered") to mandatory ("shall be offered") in all senior high schools as part of health education curriculum
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Requires instructors of CPR to possess valid certification from an agency offering CPR certification in addition to standard health education teacher certification
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Obligates school authorities to provide necessary facilities, time, place, learning aids, and curriculum resource materials to support CPR instruction
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Directs the commissioner to prescribe regulations ensuring CPR instruction meets standards of the American Heart Association or American Red Cross at minimum
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Takes effect July 1 following the date the bill becomes law, with regulations authorized to be implemented immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction as a part of the health education curriculum in all senior high schools.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024