1. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

   1. (a) Automated external defibrillator or AED means an automated external defibrillator approved for sale by the federal food and drug administration.
   2. (b) Local education provider means a school district, a charter school authorized by a school district pursuant to part 1 of article 30.5 of this title 22, a charter school authorized by the state charter school institute pursuant to part 5 of article 30.5 of this title 22, a board of cooperative services created and operating pursuant to article 5 of this title 22 that operates one or more public high schools, a facility school approved pursuant to section 22-2-407, or an Indian tribe or tribal organization.

2. (2)

   1. (a) On or before January 1, 2026, if a public school acquires or has acquired an AED, the local education provider that operates the public school shall require the public school to place and maintain the AED in accordance with nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for emergency cardiovascular care.
   2. (b) On or before January 1, 2026, if a nonpublic school acquires or has acquired an AED, the governing authority of the nonpublic school shall require the nonpublic school to place and maintain the AED in accordance with nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for emergency cardiovascular care.

Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-191), ch. 164, p. 665, § 2, effective May 5.