CPR is not just becoming mandatory for students, but for teachers as well. Most states where it is required, they are doing it as part of teacher certification or re-certification.
There are bills in many states that are in various stages of implementation.
Known states where it is currently mandatory:
- Alabama (For P.E. teachers. Health and Sports Management during education at least, but would be a good idea to keep current.)
- Alaska (For school staff trained in de-escalation, restraint, and seclusion.)
- Arkansas
- California (Requires only local providers.)
- Colorado (Requires at least one staff member.)
- District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) (For Driver’s Ed and P.E. Teachers.)
- Illinois (Driver’s Ed Teachers, other teachers encouraged.)
- Indiana (DOE lists ProTrainings as an approved provider.)
- Iowa (Only for P.E. / Health Teachers)
- Maryland (Only Supervisory Teachers)
- Michigan (DOE lists ProTrainings as an approved provider. For initial certification for all teachers.)
- Minnesota (For P.E. / Special Ed. Teachers.)
- New York
- Texas (Only for P.E. Teachers.)
- Utah (Health / P.E. / Driver’s Ed Teachers.)
- Vermont (Health / P.E. Teachers.)
- Virginia (HB 2028, SB 986 – Approved March 18, 2013)
- West Virginia
Known states where bills have been introduced (as of June 22, 2017):
- Hawaii (HB 76, SB 643 – Introduced in 2013 session, carried over to 2014 session. No further information available.)
- Oregon (HB3135, SB852, HB2809)
- Rhode Island (HB7661)
States where CPR is not yet required for teachers:
- Arizona
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
If we’re missing any states where bills are being introduced, please let us know with this form:
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