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HB 4684

Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators for school district, private school, and open-enrollment charter school employees and volunteers.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jeff Leach

HB 4684 mandates CPR and AED training for all Texas school employees and volunteers to improve emergency cardiac response capacity on campus.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 4684

Legislative bill overview

HB 4684 would require school district, private school, and open-enrollment charter school employees and volunteers to receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and training on automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill mandates that schools implement these training requirements, though specific timelines and enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac events can occur in schools among both students and staff. CPR and AED training significantly increase survival rates when applied immediately during cardiac emergencies. This bill would standardize emergency response capabilities across Texas schools, potentially saving lives during the critical minutes before emergency medical services arrive.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Training programs, instructor certification, and AED equipment/maintenance represent ongoing expenses for schools already facing budget constraints
  • Mandate scope: Requiring all employees and volunteers may be overly broad; some positions (administrative staff, volunteers with limited school presence) may have lower practical benefit from training
  • Recertification requirements: CPR/AED certifications typically expire every 2 years, creating recurring training burdens and costs that the bill doesn't clearly address

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

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