Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators for school district, private school, and open-enrollment charter school employees and volunteers.

HB 3450 requires school nurses, athletic coaches, physical education instructors, and other specified staff to maintain certification in CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from nationally recognized organizations like the American Heart Association. It also mandates that all private schools and open-enrollment charter schools adopt policies providing CPR/AED training to every employee and volunteer. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year, with no exceptions based on AED ownership. This bill directly affects school staff across Texas public, private, and charter schools by requiring standardized emergency response training.