House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Deletes proposed new subsection (e2) to GS 115C-81 and proposed changes to GS 115C-238.29F(d) and moves the requirements regarding the inclusion of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in public schools to GS 115C-81(e1)(1) (regarding the school health and education program). Delays making successful completion of instruction in CPR a graduation requirement until the 2013-14 school year (was, 2011-12 school year).
Directs the State Board of Education (SBE) to work in cooperation with the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and other nationally recognized programs to develop a plan to phase in successful completion of CPR instruction as a graduation requirement by the 2013-14 school year. Provides guidelines as to the content to be included in the plan. Requires the SBE to report on the plan by December 15, 2012, to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (Ed Oversight) and to report on plan implementation to Ed Oversight by October 15, 2014.
Makes conforming changes to the title and makes organizational changes. Applies beginning with the 2011-12 school year.