Rhode Island S2079 mandates high schools and middle schools to maintain on-site AEDs and implement cardiac emergency response plans.

Rhode Island S2079 requires all high schools and middle schools, both public and private, to maintain functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on site and establish cardiac emergency response plans starting in the 2027-2028 academic year. These plans must integrate evidence-based core elements, such as those recommended by the American Heart Association guidelines. The plans should also include training for appropriate school staff in first aid, CPR, and AED use.

Rhode Island S2079 mandates high schools and middle schools to maintain on-site AEDs and implement cardiac emergency response plans.

Rhode Island S2079 requires all high schools and middle schools, both public and private, to maintain functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on site and establish cardiac emergency response plans starting in the 2027-2028 academic year. These plans must integrate evidence-based core elements, such as those recommended by the American Heart Association guidelines. The plans should also include training for appropriate school staff in first aid, CPR, and AED use.