Mississippi SB2491 expands access to cardiac emergency response plans and Automated External Defibrillators in schools.
Mississippi SB2491 mandates that public schools develop cardiac emergency response plans starting in the 2024-2025 school year, addressing incidents of sudden cardiac arrest on school and athletic venue grounds. The plans must integrate evidence-based guidelines, such as those from the American Heart Association, and include AED placement within three minutes of each athletic venue. The State Department of Education is directed to allocate $2,499,000 for implementing these plans, prioritizing high-needs schools.
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