Cardiac Planning and Response (“CPR”) Amendment Act of 2023

This bill requires all schools in the District of Columbia to create and follow a written Cardiac Emergency Response Plan to improve safety during cardiac arrest incidents. The legislation directs the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to develop a model plan that guides schools on how to organize emergency teams, maintain automated external defibrillators, and conduct regular drills. By updating existing laws, the act ensures that schools have clear, evidence-based protocols for responding to medical emergencies involving students or staff.