Legislation Updates

Senate Bill 865 (SB 865) - Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP)

• Each school district and private school shall develop and implement a cardiac emergency response plan that establishes safety procedures for a district or school employee or other appropriate personnel to follow in responding to a medical emergency involving cardiac arrest on district or school grounds. 
• The plan must include:
  • Establishment of a cardiac emergency response team
  • Procedures for activating the CERP team 
  • Dissemination of the plan throughout each campus
  • Ongoing training in CPR/First Aid and use of an AED. 
  • Annual practice drills
  • Annual review and evaluation
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  • Implementation of Project Adam planned for Fall 2025
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• Senate Bill 12 (SB12) FAQ
  • Q:  Does prior parental consent have to be provided for first aid?
  • A:  No. It does not require prior active consent of a parent. First Aid is a health-related service and should be provided unless the parent has specifically notified the district of their choice to decline this service.  (TEC, 26.0083(g))
  • Q:  Can our staff provide general caretaking?
  • A:  Yes. General caretaking is not considered a health-related service or a health-care service subject to SB12. (TEC, 26.0083(b)(11), (m))
  • Q:  What will be provided for my child on campus daily?
  • A:  First Aid (bandages, bloody nose, checking temperature, general questions surrounding how your child feels)
  •       Assessment (for specific complaint or concern)
  •       Routine Screenings (vision, hearing, spinal, and Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children according to Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 37 )
  •       Wellness promotion and education (nutrition, hygiene, prevention, wellness) beyond what is taught through grade level or course instruction
  • Q:  Will I have to consent for emergency services to be rendered to my child?
  • A: No. Safety of children comes first. (life-saving and resuscitation measures will be implemented for your child)
  • Q: Can I opt out at any time?
  • A: Yes. Declination of any service(s) can be submitted in writing to the campus nurse. Should a parent decline health-related services, it is the expectation of Irving ISD that parents will be at the campus to take care of any health services needs for their child within 30 minutes.