North Carolina S278 mandates public schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans and install AEDs.

North Carolina S278, known as the Smart Heart Act, requires public secondary schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans, including the installation, maintenance, and use of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The act allocates $2 million for AED purchases and training. It mandates that AEDs be placed according to American Heart Association guidelines, with appropriate signage and accessible within three minutes. The plans must integrate with local emergency service providers and include annual training for staff, particularly school nurses and athletic supervisors.

North Carolina S278 mandates public schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans and install AEDs.

North Carolina S278, known as the Smart Heart Act, requires public secondary schools to develop cardiac emergency response plans, including the installation, maintenance, and use of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The act allocates $2 million for AED purchases and training. It mandates that AEDs be placed according to American Heart Association guidelines, with appropriate signage and accessible within three minutes. The plans must integrate with local emergency service providers and include annual training for staff, particularly school nurses and athletic supervisors.