Pennsylvania HB1943 mandates automated external defibrillators in schools, CPR training, and electrocardiogram testing for students in.

HB1943 requires school entities to place automated external defibrillators in accessible locations, ensuring at least four trained employees are nearby during school hours. It mandates CPR training for students in grades nine and eleven, with a requirement for graduation starting in 2027-2028. The bill also requires electrocardiogram testing for students participating in interscholastic athletics, with exceptions for religious objections. Students failing the test must undergo a comprehensive cardiovascular examination.

Pennsylvania HB1943 mandates automated external defibrillators in schools, CPR training, and electrocardiogram testing for students in.

HB1943 requires school entities to place automated external defibrillators in accessible locations, ensuring at least four trained employees are nearby during school hours. It mandates CPR training for students in grades nine and eleven, with a requirement for graduation starting in 2027-2028. The bill also requires electrocardiogram testing for students participating in interscholastic athletics, with exceptions for religious objections. Students failing the test must undergo a comprehensive cardiovascular examination.