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HF3134 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

CPR and AED instruction provisions modified to include the Health and Safety Institute.

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Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update education requirements for instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automatic automated external defibrillators (AED) in Minnesota schools. It intends to include the Health and Safety Institute as an authorized organization for developing training guidelines.

Main Provisions

  • CPR and AED Instruction Requirement: School districts are mandated to provide one-time instruction in CPR and AED use for students from grade 7 to 12. This requirement has been in effect since the 2014–2015 school year.
  • Incorporation of Health and Safety Institute: The bill specifies that CPR and AED instruction can be based on guidelines developed by the Health and Safety Institute, in addition to those by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
  • Hands-On Learning: Instruction must include psychomotor skills, which means there should be hands-on practice to enhance cognitive learning.
  • Use of Community Resources: The bill allows school districts to involve community members like emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters for instruction. These members can provide training aids such as CPR kits, potentially at no cost to the schools.
  • Waivers: School administrators may waive this curriculum requirement for transfer students, students absent on the day of instruction, or students with disabilities.
  • Resource Provision: School districts may request training resources from the Minnesota Resuscitation Consortium, which must provide them for the program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The inclusion of the Health and Safety Institute as a legitimate source for CPR and AED training guidelines represents the primary change, expanding the options for school districts regarding curriculum development.

Relevant Terms

  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
  • Psychomotor skills
  • Health and Safety Institute
  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Minnesota Resuscitation Consortium

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 06, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes the Health and Safety Institute as a recognized provider for CPR and AED instruction."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies CPR and AED instruction provisions to include the Health and Safety Institute under section 120B.236.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates language to specify 'automatic automated external defibrillator' instead of just 'automatic.'"
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120B.236",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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