§ 53G-10-408 — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction -- Grant program.

(1) As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Board" means the State Board of Education.
(1)(b) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" means artificial ventilation or external chest compression applied to a person who is unresponsive and not breathing.
(1)(c) "Individualized education program" or "IEP" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-1-102.
(1)(d) "Local education agency" or "LEA" means a school district or charter school that serves students in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12.
(1)(e) "Psychomotor skills" means sequences of physical actions that are practiced in a manner that supports cognitive learning.
(2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and the requirements of this section, the board shall make rules to develop and implement CPR training as part of the core curriculum standards for instruction in health.
(3) The state board may consult with the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or other similar organizations to make the rules described in Subsection (2).
(4) Rules made under Subsection (2) shall include:

(4)(a) a requirement that CPR training be based on current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
(4)(b) except for a participant who is enrolled in an online-only school, a requirement that CPR training include the use of psychomotor skills with appropriate CPR training equipment; and
(4)(c) a requirement that a student complete CPR training at least once during the period that begins with the beginning of grade 9 and ends at the end of grade 12, except as provided in Subsection (7).
(5) Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, and in accordance with the rules made under Subsection (2), an LEA shall offer CPR training for students.
(6) Rules made under Subsection (2) may not allow an LEA to issue a CPR certification to a student, but may allow a student to receive CPR certification from an individual who provides the CPR training if the individual is authorized to issue a CPR certification by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other similar organization.
(7) A student is exempt from completing CPR training if:

(7)(a) the student's parent or legal guardian requests that the student be exempt from CPR training;
(7)(b) the student provides documentation to the LEA showing that the student has previously received CPR training or has a current CPR certification; or
(7)(c) the student has an IEP and the CPR training is inconsistent with the IEP.
(8) An LEA may accept a donation of materials, equipment, or services related to CPR training if the materials, equipment, or services are in compliance with rules made pursuant to Subsection (2).
(9) (9)(a) There is created the CPR Training Grant Program.
(9)(b) Subject to legislative appropriations, the board shall award grants to LEAs to provide the CPR training described in this section, which may include engaging a qualified CPR instructor or replacing materials and equipment used in CPR training.
(9)(c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board may make rules to establish:
(9)(c)(i) application and eligibility requirements for an LEA that seeks a grant under this section; or
(9)(c)(ii) specific materials or equipment that may be purchased using a grant awarded under this section.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 292, 2022 General Session