Texas Education Code 38.018 – Procedures Regarding Response to Cardiac Arrest
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(a) Each school district and private school shall develop safety procedures for a district or school employee or student to follow in responding to a medical emergency involving cardiac arrest, including the appropriate response time in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, using an automated external defibrillator, as defined by § 779.001, Health and Safety Code, or calling a local emergency medical services provider.
(b) A private school is required to develop safety procedures under this section only if the school receives an automated external defibrillator from the agency or receives funding from the agency to purchase or lease an automated external defibrillator.
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 38.018
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC