Requires DOE to establish program for coaches of school district and nonpublic school athletic activities to obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

This bill (A-913) requires New Jersey's Department of Education to create a free program for school coaches to obtain CPR certification. It directly affects coaches in public school districts and nonpublic schools who lead athletic activities. The program must use national CPR guidelines, include hands-on training, and be modeled after recognized organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. All costs for implementing this program will be covered by the state, not the coaches or schools.