An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, further providing for sudden cardiac arrest and electrocardiogram testing.
SB 619 requires all coaches and school staff supervising athletic or school activities in Pennsylvania to complete annual sudden cardiac arrest training and maintain biennial CPR/AED certifications through approved organizations like the American Heart Association. It directly affects school coaches, athletic staff, and supervisors of school-sponsored activities (including practices, competitions, and noncompetitive cheerleading). Schools must document and publicly share each staff member’s certification status. The bill amends the Public School Code to standardize emergency response training for all school activities, without introducing medical testing requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Apr 11, 2025
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Apr 11, 2025
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Referred to Education
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Katie Muth
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Laughlin
RRepublican
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
Co
Vincent Hughes
DDemocratic
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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