Encourages public school teachers to hold current certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and use of automated external defibrillator.

This bill encourages New Jersey public school teachers to obtain current certification in emergency first aid, CPR, and AED use. It requires school districts to promote certification, provide recognition through a certificate of commendation and online public listing, and ensure the Department of Education offers training opportunities in both in-person and online formats. Teachers who earn certification may apply for eight hours toward their annual professional development requirement. The bill aims to enhance immediate response to medical emergencies in schools by increasing the number of trained staff, without mandating certification for teachers.