cardiac emergency response plans; schools

SB 1131 requires all Arizona public schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan by August 1, 2027, directly affecting school personnel and students by mandating clear protocols for cardiac emergencies. The plan must include a trained response team, evidence-based protocols, specific guidelines for placing and maintaining AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to ensure accessibility within three minutes, and procedures to notify emergency services of AED locations. The state allocates $1 million in funding to support implementation, prioritizing schools where at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, with schools also permitted to use donations for AEDs and training. This focuses on concrete, actionable steps to improve emergency response on school grounds.