Bill Summary for H 162 (2015-2016)

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Apr 21 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 162 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 4, 2015
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO EDUCATE THOSE INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES ON SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AND TO RECODIFY THE STATUTORY PROVISIONS ON CONCUSSION SAFETY AND EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS.
Intro. by Carney, Horn, McGrady, Glazier.

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House committee substitute make the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends GS 115C-407.41 to require guidelines and educational materials on the awareness, recognition, and management of sudden cardiac arrest (was, on the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest and the risks associated with continuing to play or practice after experiencing one of more symptoms of cardiac arrest). Adds to the organizations whose materials may be used in developing the guidelines and materials. Requires the State Board of Education to publish a list of approved providers of CPR Instruction training courses (was, sudden cardiac arrest training courses) to be offered to coaches. Requires student athletes to complete a heart history questionnaire before participating in athletics. Requires coaches to complete and maintain CPR certification (was, complete a sudden cardiac arrest training course). Deletes provisions concerning the removal (and subsequent reinstatement) of students showing signs or symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest. Makes conforming changes. 

Makes the act effective beginning with the 2016-17 (was, 2015-16) school year.

Makes conforming changes to the act's short and long titles.