Missouri Senate Bills propose requiring public schools to establish cardiac emergency response plans, including AED installation and staff training.

Missouri Senate Bills 1032 and 1081 propose requiring public schools to establish cardiac emergency response plans, including cooperation with EMS providers, staff training in CPR and defibrillator use, and practice drills. Advocates emphasize the need for funding to implement these plans, as heart-related issues are the leading cause of death in the US. Missouri House Bill 426 also mandates installing AEDs and training staff in all school campuses statewide.

February 26, 2024
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