Senate Bill 2750

(As Passed the Senate)

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 41-60-34, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO ENTITIES TO SUPPLY AEDS IN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM; TO SET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. The following shall be codified as Section 41-60-34, Mississippi Code of 1972:

41-60-34. (1) There is hereby established the Automated External Defibrillators in Public and Charter Schools Grant Program, which shall be administered by the Department of Health for the purpose of providing funds to entities to supply AEDs in public and charter schools.

(2) For purposes of this section, "AED" shall mean an automated external defibrillator as defined in Section 41-60-31.

(3) The Department of Health shall administer the program with the intent to ensure the health and safety of individuals in public and charter schools. The Department of Health shall promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purpose of the program. The Department of Health shall establish criteria for applicants applying on behalf of a school district or charter school.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023.