TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT, ESTABLISH, AND IMPLEMENT A CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN THAT INTEGRATES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ELEMENTS.

HB 1398 requires all public schools to establish and implement a cardiac emergency response plan using nationally recognized medical protocols. This law directly affects every public school in the state by mandating specific, standardized procedures for responding to cardiac emergencies like sudden cardiac arrest. The key provision is the integration of nationally recognized elements (such as AED access, trained personnel, and clear response steps) into each school's emergency plan. The bill became law as Act 352 on March 20, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.