New Florida law ensures public school coaches are trained in lifesaving skills
Public school athletic coaches must be certified in CPR, first aid and the use of an AED when new law takes effect July 1st, 2024.
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Public school athletic coaches must be certified in CPR, first aid and the use of an AED when new law takes effect July 1st, 2024.
On Monday, January 8, 2024 those age 10 to 22 can get a free EKG heart screening through Who We Play For. Registration is open now.
"My daughter’s story played out just like you saw last night. I can’t get that boy’s family off my mind because I’ve been that parent sitting in the ER,” Shawn Sima said.
Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring high schoolers to learn CPR The bill will now go to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk for signing. If he does sign the bill, it will go into effect on July 1, in time for the 2021-2022 school year. Author: First Coast News Staff Published: 12:30 AM EDT April 27, 2021 Updated: 12:30 AM EDT April 27, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State lawmakers unanimously officially passed a bill to require students to take CPR training to graduate from high school. Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of deaths on campus and ...
Shawn Sima's daughter survived sudden cardiac arrest when she was 16. They've been pushing ever since to change the law in Florida to help save lives.