Cardiac Emergency Response Plan; revise to include airway clearance devices.

SB 2236 requires Mississippi public schools and charter schools (including those with athletic programs) to update their emergency response plans to include procedures for choking emergencies using FDA-registered airway clearance devices (ACDs). Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, schools must develop "Cardiac and Choking Emergency Response Plans" (CCERPs) that specify ACD placement, staff training on ACD use, and integration with local emergency services. The bill defines ACDs as portable devices cleared by the FDA for removing airway blockages during choking incidents. Schools may accept donations to purchase these devices and cover related training costs. This affects all students and staff in Mississippi public schools who might experience choking emergencies on school grounds.