Provide for sudden cardiac arrest prevention in youth sports

This bill requires Montana schools to create cardiac emergency response plans for youth sports, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. It mandates that coaches obtain CPR/AED certification, hold annual informational meetings with parents and athletes about cardiac arrest symptoms, and immediately remove athletes showing warning signs. Athletes removed for potential cardiac issues must receive written medical clearance before returning to play. The bill also clarifies that purchasing automatic defibrillators for school safety is an allowable expense under state funding rules.