Requires monthly inspections of all AED equipment in all schools.
Summary
This bill amends the Education Law to require that all automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment in schools be inspected and tested at least once every month. The inspections must be performed by staff who have valid AED training certification, and the testing must follow manufacturer standards and any applicable government agency requirements.
If an AED does not meet the required standards, the bill directs that it be exchanged for a new device through the school’s coordinating emergency health care provider under the Public Health Law. Schools must also keep written records of all AED maintenance and testing and submit those records annually to the Commissioner of Health. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
The bill would add a new maintenance and reporting requirement to Section 917 of the Education Law for schools that maintain AEDs. It would impose a monthly inspection schedule, require certified personnel to perform the checks, and create an annual documentation submission obligation to the Department of Health. The measure also ties noncompliant devices to replacement through the existing emergency health care provider framework in the Public Health Law, affecting schools, school staff, and health oversight agencies.
Sentiment
The available context suggests generally favorable treatment of the bill, as it was introduced as a school safety measure and there is no recorded opposition, vote, or committee debate in the provided materials. The bill’s purpose appears straightforward: to ensure AEDs are maintained and ready for emergency use in schools. Because there are no transcripts or votes, there is no documented split in sentiment, but the framing indicates support for stronger safety and compliance standards.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Potential areas of concern, based on the bill text, could include the administrative burden on schools, the need for staff with valid AED certification to perform monthly inspections, and the cost of replacing noncompliant devices. However, no committee discussion or recorded votes are available to show that any of these issues were actively disputed.
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