On Tuesday, April 23, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 874, which mandates automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all public schools.
HB 874 also requires public schools to implement emergency action plans, establish response teams and conduct regular drills.
The bill includes provisions for funding to ensure that schools without AEDs can acquire them.
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