New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-33-6. Cardiac emergency response plan; automated external defibrillator

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. Each school shall develop and implement a cardiac emergency response plan that addresses the appropriate use of school personnel who are to respond to incidents involving a person experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency while on school grounds or during a school athletic activity. Each cardiac emergency response plan shall:

(1) be developed and implemented using core elements that are nationally recognized and evidence-based;

(2) identify specific school personnel who will take action when a person experiences a sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency;

(3) establish protocols for school personnel identified by the cardiac emergency response plan to follow when a person experiences a sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency;

(4) determine appropriate locations for automated external defibrillators to be installed or made available;

(5) provide for routine maintenance of the automated external defibrillator; and

(6) be updated when necessary to be consistent with evidence-based guidelines.

B. Every school in the state shall install an automated external defibrillator. Installed automated external defibrillators shall be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines.

C. An automated external defibrillator shall be clearly marked and easily accessible during each school athletic activity.

D. The department shall adopt and promulgate rules for the training of school employees on the use of automated external defibrillators in a manner consistent with standards adopted by the American heart association.

E. The requirements of Subsections A and B of this section shall be fulfilled by all:

(1) public non-charter high schools no later than the 2026-2027 school year; and

(2) elementary schools, middle schools, charter schools and private schools no later than the 2027-2028 school year.

F. As used in this section, “school athletic activity” means a sport or activity organized by a school or school district that involves a physical game or competition against another team, club or entity or practice or preparation for the physical game or competition.

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