According to tn.gov, Governor Bill Lee has signed the Smart Heart Act, which mandates that all public and private schools in Tennessee serving grades 9 through 12 must have a working AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on-site and accessible during school hours. This act is expected to save the lives of students and teachers.

Schools are required to develop an action plan to respond to students experiencing cardiac arrest and must have trained personnel available both on and off the field. These personnel will be trained in using the AED and performing CPR.

The Governor stated, “Nothing is more important than keeping our students safe, and the Smart Heart Act ensures schools will be ready to respond in the event of a cardiac-related emergency.”

In-Pulse CPR believes that this act is a significant step towards saving lives. If you are looking for a way to make a difference, In-Pulse CPR offers training on how to use an AED and perform effective CPR. You can gain valuable experience through hands-on practice with a CPR dummy.

If your school is looking at how to incorporate a CPR and AED action plan please contact team at In-Pulse CPR today!