CPR and AED instruction provisions modification to include the Health and Safety Institute
Impact
This legislation aims to enhance emergency preparedness among Minnesota youth by ensuring they receive proper CPR and AED instruction before graduating. The involvement of community volunteers, including emergency medical personnel, is encouraged, which may reduce the burden on school districts to provide these resources. By integrating this health education into the school curriculum, the state hopes to increase knowledge and competency in life-saving techniques among adolescents, potentially leading to improved public health outcomes in emergency situations.
Summary
SF1979 introduces amendments to existing Minnesota statutes concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) instruction in schools. The bill mandates that school districts include CPR and AED training in the education curriculum for grades 7 to 12. The training is designed to equip students with essential life-saving skills, utilizing resources from recognized organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Health and Safety Institute. Notably, the bill stresses the incorporation of psychomotor skills into the training, emphasizing hands-on practice.
Contention
Some points of contention may arise regarding the implementation logistics and the potential costs associated with training programs and materials. While the bill encourages community contributions to aid in instruction and resource provision, there may be concerns about the consistency and reliability of the training provided by volunteers. Additionally, the provision allowing waiver of the training requirement for certain students raises questions about equity and access to this critical life skill among all student populations.
Public k-12 education; hands on instruction in CPR and the use of AEDs, required in health classes; State Board of Education, authorized to adopt rules
Requires instruction relative to CPR and automated external defibrillators to be integrated into the curriculum of an existing required course of study in public high schools (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties.