Cardiac Emergency Response Plans and Automated External Defibrillators; expand access and provide funding.

SB 2186 requires Mississippi public schools to implement Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) by 2024-2025, mandating that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) be accessible within three minutes of all school athletic venues during school hours and athletic events. The bill prioritizes funding for "high-needs schools" (those with 50%+ students eligible for free/reduced meals) and allocates $2.499 million to cover AEDs, maintenance, training, and educational materials. Schools must train staff in CPR/AED use, integrate plans with local emergency services, and conduct annual drills, with the State Department of Education overseeing compliance. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never took effect.