SB620

In grounds and buildings, providing for automated external defibrillator placement, inspection, maintenance and plan; in school health services, further providing for automatic external defibrillators; and, in charter schools, further providing for provisions applicable to charter schools and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.

Introduced·4/11/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB620 mandates automated external defibrillator placement, inspection, and maintenance in schools, and requires reporting and cardiac.

Pennsylvania SB620 requires each school building or facility where children in kindergarten through grade twelve attend school or participate in school-sponsored activities to have at least one automated external defibrillator. The bill mandates the placement of defibrillators in accessible locations, with clear signage and instructions for use. School entities must develop inspection schedules, maintain records, and report annually on defibrillator conditions and usage. The Department of Education is required to publish an annual report on defibrillator data.

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History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Referred to Education