SB296 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Holtzclaw

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Classroom CPR instruction in schools, certifying organizations, Sec. 16-40-8 am'd.

Summary

SB296 would broaden the certification options for CPR instructors in Alabama schools to include organizations similar to the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.

What This Bill Does

It allows CPR instructors in public schools to be certified by additional organizations beyond just the AHA and Red Cross. The instruction will use standards and materials from those organizations or other approved certifying bodies. The act would take effect immediately after passage.

Who It Affects

• Students in public high school health classes who receive CPR instruction, as the program will be delivered by instructors certified through a broader range of organizations.
• CPR instructors and school districts in Alabama, who gain additional certification options and must align with the standards of the approved certifying organizations.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Expands the list of organizations that can certify CPR instructors to include organizations similar to the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
• Provision 2: Maintains that CPR instruction standards and materials come from the certifying organizations (AHA, Red Cross, or similar approved bodies).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education