Cardiac emergency repsonse plans (CERPs); require public and charter schools to provide AEDs on site for shool athletic events.

HB 633 requires all Mississippi public and charter schools to implement cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) for athletic events starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It mandates that schools have an automated external defibrillator (AED) accessible within three minutes at all athletic venues, with specific training for staff in CPR and AED use. The bill prioritizes funding for "high-needs schools" (defined as those with at least 50% of students eligible for free/reduced meals or Title I status) to purchase and maintain AEDs and train personnel. The legislation also integrates evidence-based guidelines from the American Heart Association into school emergency protocols and provides legal immunity for those using AEDs in good faith. Note: The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026.