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Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, this bill would require every public school in Utah to create a cardiac emergency response plan following evidence-based guidelines, such as those from the American Heart Association, for responding to sudden cardiac arrest or similar emergencies on school grounds. Schools would need to place at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) in a clearly marked, unlocked location accessible within three minutes anywhere on campus, keep it properly maintained, and notify local emergency medical services about the device and its location. The bill would also require designated staff, such as teachers, school nurses, or athletic trainers, to be trained in first aid, CPR, and AED use, and it would create a $200,000 grant program run by the State Board of Education to help schools pay for AEDs, training, and related materials, with priority given to schools serving high numbers of low-income students. The State Board would be authorized to write rules governing how grants are awarded and how compliance with these requirements is monitored.