Texas SB2019 mandates public and certain private schools to have automated external defibrillators and implement cardiac emergency response plans.

Texas SB2019 amends the Education Code to require public and certain private schools to have automated external defibrillators accessible on campus. It mandates that school districts make available the necessary number of defibrillators at each campus. The bill also requires schools to develop and implement a cardiac emergency response plan, including training for staff and students in using defibrillators and responding to cardiac emergencies. The plan must integrate with local emergency services and include procedures for activating a cardiac emergency response team.

Texas SB2019 mandates public and certain private schools to have automated external defibrillators and implement cardiac emergency response plans.

Texas SB2019 amends the Education Code to require public and certain private schools to have automated external defibrillators accessible on campus. It mandates that school districts make available the necessary number of defibrillators at each campus. The bill also requires schools to develop and implement a cardiac emergency response plan, including training for staff and students in using defibrillators and responding to cardiac emergencies. The plan must integrate with local emergency services and include procedures for activating a cardiac emergency response team.