South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 3723

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COMMITTEE REPORT

February 5, 2008

H. 3723

Introduced by Reps. Neilson, Anthony, Bales, Clyburn, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, Moss and Williams

S. Printed 2/5/08--H.

Read the first time March 15, 2007.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL,

MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3723) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 59-17-155 so as to require each school district in this state to develop and implement, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/ SECTION    1.    Chapter 17, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 59-17-155.    Each school district shall develop and implement an automated external defibrillator program meeting the requirements of Chapter 76 of Title 44 of the 1976 Code for each high school in the district. The program must include provisions that:

(1)    require an operational automatic external defibrillator on the grounds of the high school;

(2)    require all employees or volunteers who are reasonably expected to use the device to obtain appropriate training, including completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or a basic first aid course that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and demonstrated proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator;

(3)    establish guidelines for periodic inspections and annual maintenance of these devices."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and first applies for the 2008-2009 school year. /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

LEON HOWARD for Committee.

            

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

A Cost to the General Fund (See Below)

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

Department of Education (SDE)

The department estimates the total first year non-recurring cost at $357,000 which consists of the purchase price of the defibrillators, and providing training to those reasonably expected to use them. SDE estimates that 136 high schools would need to purchase an external defibrillator at a cost of $2,000 each. Therefore, the cost of the defibrillators can be estimated at $272,000. Basic Life Support Training to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation is estimated at $1,000 for each of the state's 85 school districts for a total one-time cost of $85,000.

Department of Health & Environmental Control

The department indicates that 1.00 Administrative Specialist would be needed to mail out, receive and maintain AED monitoring forms; to correspond with high schools regarding the AED program; and to answer telephone inquiries and respond to written requests. Salary, fringes and operating costs are an estimated $30,000 annually.

Summary

Based on responses from the two agencies noted above, the first year impact can be estimated at $387,000. At least $30,000 would result in an impact on the General Fund of the State. First year non-recurring costs to the school districts of $357,000 can be funded with either state general funds or with local school district funds.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The italicized portion of this impact indicates the items that have been revised. For this impact, the revised constitutes information that was not available in the original impact.

Approved By:

Harry Bell

Office of State Budget

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM FOR EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT WHICH REQUIRES THAT SUCH A DEFIBRILLATOR IS PROVIDED ON THE GROUNDS OF EACH HIGH SCHOOL, THAT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS REASONABLY EXPECTED TO USE THE DEVICE ARE TRAINED IN ITS USE, AND THAT THESE DEVICES ARE PERIODICALLY INSPECTED AND ANNUALLY MAINTAINED.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Chapter 17, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 59-17-155.    (A)    Each school district shall develop and implement an automated external defibrillator program meeting the requirements of Chapter 76 of Title 44 of the 1976 Code for each high school in the district. The program must include provisions that:

(1)    require an operational automatic external defibrillator on the grounds of the high school;

(2)    require all employees or volunteers who are reasonably expected to use the device to obtain appropriate training, including completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or a basic first aid course that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and demonstrated proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator;

(3)    establish guidelines for periodic inspections and annual maintenance of these devices.

(B)    The Department of Health and Environmental Control shall assist school districts in implementing the provisions of this section."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and first applies for the 2007-2008 school year.

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