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HB 973

Bleeding Control Kits in K-12 Schools

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daryl Campbell

Florida K-12 schools must stock bleeding control kits in accessible locations with staff training requirements to enable faster hemorrhage treatment during medical emergencies.

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Bill Summary · HB 973

Legislative bill overview

HB 973 would require Florida K-12 schools to maintain bleeding control kits (tourniquets, gauze, and related supplies) in accessible locations to treat severe hemorrhage injuries. The bill establishes standards for kit contents, placement, staff training, and maintenance protocols across school buildings.

Why is this important

Severe bleeding can cause death within minutes if untreated. Equipping schools with tourniquets and hemorrhage control supplies could enable faster first-aid response during medical emergencies, accidents, or active threat situations before emergency responders arrive. This addresses a gap in current school emergency preparedness infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Schools must purchase kits and train staff; unclear whether the state will fund implementation or shift costs to individual districts with tight budgets
  • Active threat perception: Some view bleeding control kits primarily as active shooter mitigation, raising concerns about whether schools are adequately addressing root causes versus treating symptoms
  • Training requirements and liability: Unclear liability standards if untrained staff or students use kits improperly, and resource burden for mandatory staff training programs
  • Equity concerns: Poorer districts may struggle to afford quality kits or training, potentially creating disparities in emergency preparedness across schools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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