Governor Meyer Signs Legislation Requiring CPR, First Aid, AED Training for Coaches

Governor Matt Meyer has signed into law House Bill 71, which advances student safety in athletics. The bill was crafted to ensure that schools participating in the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association are prepared to respond to emergencies. HB 71 sponsored by House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Nicole Poore, enhances emergency preparedness in school athletic programs by requiring all coaches to be trained in CPR, first aid, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill also mandates that every school with an athletic program have a clear Emergency Action Plan for cardiac events, ensures AEDs are easily accessible at all athletic events, and requires regular maintenance and registration of the devices with state emergency services.