Current Status Bill Number:4412 Type of Legislation:General Bill GB Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960109 Primary Sponsor:Kelley All Sponsors:Kelley, Keegan, J. Young, Worley, Scott, Gamble, Govan, Thomas and Wright Drafted Document Number:pfm\7771sd.96 Residing Body:House Current Committee:Education and Public Works Committee 21 HEPW Subject:High school graduation, CPR and Heimlich Maneuver
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House 19960109 Introduced, read first time, 21 HEPW
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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A COURSE IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER AS A PREREQUISITE FOR GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE THIS INSTRUCTION AT SCHOOL OR AT ANOTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR LOCATION APPROVED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-29-65. All high school students must successfully complete a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the administration of the Heimlich Maneuver as a prerequisite for graduation from high school. Students may receive this instruction at school or another public or private sector location approved by the local school board of trustees."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.