Establishes a competitive grant program for schools to develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans.
The bill establishes the school health-related emergency response plan competitive grant program within the Department of Education. It mandates that schools develop and implement a cardiac emergency response plan, integrating core elements from the American Heart Association. The plan must outline specific steps for responding to cardiac emergencies on school property, during physical education, and during extracurricular activities. The bill also requires the placement of automated external defibrillators on school property, routine maintenance, and annual drills.
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