California SB945 mandates CPR and AED training in high school physical education to ensure universal access.

California SB945 requires the state's Commission on Teacher Credentialing to include CPR and AED training in the physical education curriculum framework. This aims to ensure all high school students receive lifesaving skills training, addressing disparities caused by inconsistent health education course requirements. The bill emphasizes the importance of immediate bystander intervention in cardiac arrest situations, highlighting the potential to double or triple a victim's chance of survival with proper training.

California SB945 mandates CPR and AED training in high school physical education to ensure universal access.

California SB945 requires the state's Commission on Teacher Credentialing to include CPR and AED training in the physical education curriculum framework. This aims to ensure all high school students receive lifesaving skills training, addressing disparities caused by inconsistent health education course requirements. The bill emphasizes the importance of immediate bystander intervention in cardiac arrest situations, highlighting the potential to double or triple a victim's chance of survival with proper training.