Requires that graduates of state high schools be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

1 Co-sponsor

• Tony Avella

BILL NUMBER:S1859

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring that graduates of state high schools be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Purpose or general idea of bill

This bill seeks to establish that a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (also known as CPR) component be offered as a part of the health education curriculum in all senior high schools. Successful completion of this component of the health education curriculum shall be required for graduation of all students who are physically, mentally and emotionally capable of completing the component.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 outlines what is required for graduation of all students that are physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of completing component. It also outlines the requirement for all educators in NYC schools. Section 2 specifies, as per the commissioner, regulations governing health education courses. Section 3 specifies what is required of school authorities.

Justification

Given that a vast majority of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital are at high risk, this legislation was proposed to inculcate lifesaving skills to high school students in an effort to combat the prevalent of these risks.

Prior legislative history

An amendment to section 804-c of the education law.

Fiscal implications

TBD

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the first day of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to all school years commencing on or after such effective date.