49-2-122 - Placement of automated external defibrillator (AED) devices in schools.
49-2-122. Placement of automated external defibrillator (AED) devices in schools.
(a) LEAs are encouraged, within existing budgetary limits, to place automated external defibrillator (AED) devices in schools.
(b) Any school that receives an AED shall comply with all provisions of title 68, chapter 140, part 7 relative to training, establishment of a written plan that complies with § 68-140-704, notification and other requirements. Any LEA that places AEDs in schools shall comply with § 68-140-704 as to the maintenance and testing of the AEDs to ensure that the devices are in optimal operating condition.
(c) Each placement of an AED shall be supervised and endorsed by a physician with an unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in this state. AEDs shall be placed in locations that are accessible during emergency situations. AEDs shall not be placed in an office that is not accessible to any person who might need to use the AED or in any location that is locked during times that students, parents or school employees are present at school or school events.
(d) AEDs placed in schools shall be registered with local emergency medical services providers as required by §§ 68-140-703(2) and 68-140-704(6).
(e) LEAs and schools responsible for an AED program pursuant to § 68-140-704(1) shall not be liable for any civil liability for any personal injury that results from an act or omission that does not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence if the applicable provisions and program established under § 68-140-704 and the rules adopted by the department pursuant to § 68-140-705 have been met by the LEA and school and have been followed by the individuals using the AED.
(f) A teacher, school employee or other person employed by the LEA responsible for an AED program pursuant to § 68-140-704(1) shall not be liable for any civil liability for any personal injury that results from an act or omission that does not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence if the applicable provisions and program established under § 68-140-704 and the rules adopted by the department pursuant to § 68-140-705 have been met by the LEA and school and have been followed by the individuals using the AED.
(g) Misuse or abuse of any AED device on school property by a student is disorderly conduct and the student shall be subject to disciplinary action.
[Acts 2008, ch. 795, §§ 2, 4]