Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 192 First Substitute (2022GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Stevenson, J.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/23/2022

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• defines terms;
• requires the State Board of Education to make rules to develop and implement cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as part of the health curriculum for students;
• requires a local education agency (LEA) to offer CPR training for students as part of the health curriculum;
• with certain exceptions, requires a student to complete CPR training at least once while the student is in high school; and
• creates a grant program to assist LEAs with providing CPR training to students.

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Bill text

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION IN SCHOOLS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson
House Sponsor: 
Stephen G. Handy
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill addresses cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for high school students.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ defines terms;
▸ requires the State Board of Education to make rules to develop and implement
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as part of the health curriculum for
students;
▸ requires a local education agency (LEA) to offer CPR training for students as part of
the health curriculum;
▸ with certain exceptions, requires a student to complete CPR training at least once
while the student is in high school; and
▸ creates a grant program to assist LEAs with providing CPR training to students.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2023:
▸ to the State Board of Education, as an ongoing appropriation:
• from the Education Fund, Ongoing, $270,000; and
▸ to the State Board of Education, as a one-time appropriation:
• from the Education Fund, One-time, $200,000.
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS:
53G-10-408
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
53G-10-408
 is enacted to read:
 53G-10-408.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction -- Grant program.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Board" means the State Board of Education.
(b) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" means artificial ventilation or external
chest compression applied to a person who is unresponsive and not breathing.
(c) "Individualized education program" or "IEP" means the same as that term is defined
in Section 
53E-1-102
.
(d) "Local education agency" or "LEA" means a school district or charter school that
serves students in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12.
(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:
(a) a requirement that CPR training be based on current national evidence-based
emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
(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
(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:
(a) the student's parent or legal guardian requests that the student be exempt from CPR
training;
(b) the student provides documentation to the LEA showing that the student has
previously received CPR training or has a current CPR certification; or
(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) (a) There is created the CPR Training Grant Program.
(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.
(c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
state board may make rules to establish:
(i) application and eligibility requirements for an LEA that seeks a grant under this
section; or
(ii) specific materials or equipment that may be purchased using a grant awarded under
this section.
Section 2. 
Appropriation.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2022, and ending June 30, 2023. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
fiscal year 2023. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts
indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
ITEM 1
To State Board of Education -- System Standards and Accountability
From Education Fund, Ongoing
$270,000
From Education Fund, One-time
$200,000
Schedule of Programs:
CPR Training Grant Program $470,000
(1) The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education use ongoing
appropriations under this item to fund grants for LEAs related to the CPR instruction described
in Section 
53G-10-408
.
(2) The Legislature further intends that the State Board of Education use one-time
appropriations under this item to fund grants for LEAs to replace currently outdated or missing
materials and equipment related to the CPR instruction described in Section 
53G-10-408
.