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HB 633

Cardiac emergency repsonse plans (CERPs); require public and charter schools to provide AEDs on site for shool athletic events.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dana McLean and 1 co-sponsor

Mississippi bill requires public and charter schools to provide accessible AEDs at athletic events and establish cardiac emergency response plans to improve student athlete survival rates.

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Bill Summary · HB 633

Legislative bill overview

HB 633 mandates that public and charter schools in Mississippi maintain Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on-site and accessible during school athletic events. The bill establishes requirements for cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) to ensure rapid response capability for sudden cardiac events among student athletes.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, though rare, can be fatal within minutes without intervention. AEDs significantly improve survival rates when deployed quickly, and this legislation addresses a critical gap in emergency preparedness at schools where athletic activities occur. The bill could save student lives while establishing consistent safety standards across Mississippi schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools must purchase, maintain, and train staff on AEDs; equipment costs and ongoing maintenance may strain already-limited athletic department budgets
  • Liability and training requirements: The bill doesn't clarify who bears liability if an AED is misused, or specify mandatory CPR/AED training levels for staff present at events
  • Definition ambiguity: "School athletic events" may be narrowly or broadly interpreted (practices vs. competitions, on-campus vs. off-campus venues), creating compliance uncertainty
  • Charter school equity: Differential funding between public and charter schools could create disparities in implementation capability

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

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