Cardiac emergency response plans requirement and appropriation

SF 1457 requires all Minnesota public school districts and charter schools to develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans by the 2026-2027 school year. The plan must include AED placement guidelines, annual staff training in CPR and AED use, cardiac emergency simulations before each school year, and clear protocols for responding to cardiac arrests on school grounds or at school events. The bill appropriates $2 million (available until June 2027) to help schools purchase AEDs, CPR equipment, and cover related training costs. It directly affects schools, athletic programs through the Minnesota State High School League, and school staff responsible for emergency response.