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School Safety Grants: Increasing Access to AEDs and CPR Training for Students.

This bill authorizes $25 million in federal grants for public elementary and secondary schools to establish comprehensive programs for sudden cardiac arrest response. The funding allows schools to purchase Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), train students and staff in CPR, and develop formal emergency plans. This aims to significantly increase the survival rate of children experiencing cardiac arrest while at school or during sports activities.
Key points
Provides funding for public schools to buy and maintain life-saving AED devices and related equipment.
Requires schools to offer CPR and AED training to students, staff, and sports volunteers, equipping them with critical emergency skills.
Supports the creation of formal cardiac emergency response plans and screening programs for student athletes to enhance safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1024
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-03-29