Arizona schools must have staff trained in CPR starting in 2027

School districts and charter schools must ensure that at least one trained employee is present on each campus during regular school hours. The requirement covers every campus of Arizona school districts and charter schools. The employee must complete courses in CPR and first aid that follow nationally recognized heart-care guidelines. CPR is an emergency response when someone's heart stops. If the campus has an automated external defibrillator, a heart-shock device, the employee must also complete training in its use that follows nationally recognized heart-care guidelines. The employee training and campus coverage requirement begins August 1, 2027.