Subd. 1. Definition.

For the purposes of this section, a "cardiac emergency response plan" means a written document that establishes specific steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest in a specific setting.

Subd. 2. Cardiac emergency response plan.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, a school district or charter school must develop a cardiac emergency response plan consistent with the model plan developed by the commissioner under section 121A.035, subdivision 1, for cardiac emergencies that occur on school property. At a minimum, the plan must:

1. (1) establish a school cardiac emergency response team and plan of activation during the event of sudden cardiac arrest;
2. (2) provide for placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on school grounds following nationally recognized cardiovascular care organization guidelines;
3. (3) provide for routine maintenance of AEDs;
4. (4) provide for distribution of the plan on school grounds and in coordination with local emergency medical services providers;
5. (5) provide for annual cardiac emergency response plan drills for school staff and students;
6. (6) require the school board to annually review and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan; and
7. (7) address how school staff must respond to cardiac emergencies at school-sponsored activities, including athletic events on or off school grounds.