Washington HB2549 mandates cardiac emergency response plans for schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.

Washington HB2549 requires each school district to develop a cardiac emergency response plan for each school and athletic facility on campus. These plans must include core elements recommended by the American Heart Association or similar organizations. Plans must designate a cardiac emergency response team, establish procedures for team activation, and set up locations for automated external defibrillators. School staff must review and update these plans annually, and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and defibrillator use must follow evidence-based guidelines.

Washington HB2549 mandates cardiac emergency response plans for schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.

Washington HB2549 requires each school district to develop a cardiac emergency response plan for each school and athletic facility on campus. These plans must include core elements recommended by the American Heart Association or similar organizations. Plans must designate a cardiac emergency response team, establish procedures for team activation, and set up locations for automated external defibrillators. School staff must review and update these plans annually, and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and defibrillator use must follow evidence-based guidelines.