TITLE: Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in public schools.

SUMMARY: Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in public schools.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in public schools. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 28.0023(e), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (e) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction must include training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator and must incorporate psychomotor skills to support the instruction. The instruction must be [that has been] developed: (1) by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; or (2) using nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care [and incorporating psychomotor skills to support the instruction].SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.