S.2079

Expands the requirement that all high schools and middle schools, whether they are publicly or privately run to maintain on site a functional AED while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan in these schools.

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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.

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Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

Mar 11

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

House

House passed in concurrence

Jun 4

Senate

Transmitted to Governor