Establishes a grant program for schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans.

The bill establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of Education to help schools develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans. These plans must include specific steps for responding to cardiac emergencies, placement of automated external defibrillators, and training for staff. The bill also requires schools to contact emergency medical services during such emergencies and mandates annual drills to practice the response plans. The program is funded through appropriations and applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.

Establishes a grant program for schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans.

The bill establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of Education to help schools develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans. These plans must include specific steps for responding to cardiac emergencies, placement of automated external defibrillators, and training for staff. The bill also requires schools to contact emergency medical services during such emergencies and mandates annual drills to practice the response plans. The program is funded through appropriations and applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.