Encourages public school teachers to hold current certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use of automated external.

The bill encourages public school teachers to hold current certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator. School districts must encourage teachers to obtain certification from recognized programs like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The Department of Education must provide certification opportunities in both traditional and online formats. Teachers who obtain certification can receive eight hours towards their annual professional development requirements.

Encourages public school teachers to hold current certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use of automated external.

The bill encourages public school teachers to hold current certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator. School districts must encourage teachers to obtain certification from recognized programs like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The Department of Education must provide certification opportunities in both traditional and online formats. Teachers who obtain certification can receive eight hours towards their annual professional development requirements.