The Smart Heart Act mandates cardiac emergency response plans in South Carolina schools and requires AEDs at athletic events.

The Smart Heart Act requires South Carolina public schools to develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans (CERP) for sudden cardiac arrest. These plans must include a school-level cardiac emergency response team, AED placement, and staff training. The State Board of Education must develop standards for these plans, which must be accessible on campus. Schools must ensure AEDs are present at athletic events, with maintenance and testing guidelines. Coaches, school nurses, and athletic trainers must be trained in CPR and AED use.

The Smart Heart Act mandates cardiac emergency response plans in South Carolina schools and requires AEDs at athletic events.

The Smart Heart Act requires South Carolina public schools to develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans (CERP) for sudden cardiac arrest. These plans must include a school-level cardiac emergency response team, AED placement, and staff training. The State Board of Education must develop standards for these plans, which must be accessible on campus. Schools must ensure AEDs are present at athletic events, with maintenance and testing guidelines. Coaches, school nurses, and athletic trainers must be trained in CPR and AED use.