HB649 Alabama 2015 Session

There is no existing law that requires school officials to provide training to coaches or provide information to students and parents about the risks of sudden cardiac arrest while participating in athletic activities.

This bill would require school coaches to take a sudden cardiac arrest training course and provide penalties for violations.

This bill would require schools to provide information to students and parents about sudden cardiac arrest.

This bill would also provide procedures in the event a student exhibits symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest while participating in school athletic activities.

Relating to sudden cardiac arrest; to require schools to provide information and training to school coaches, students, parents, and other officials about the risks of sudden cardiac arrest while participating in athletic activities.