Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert W. Singer (R- Ocean/Monmouth) seeking to prevent student-athlete deaths from cardiac arrest has been reported favorably from the Senate Education Committee. “Janet’s Law”, S-157, would require that all public schools, non-public schools keep Automated External Defibrillators (AED) on school grounds, and that an individual trained in the use of the devices is present during student sporting events.
“AED devices have advanced to the point where nearly anyone can use them,” said Singer. “While cardiac arrest in young people is rare, having an AED on hand can mean the difference between life and death. The technology is now affordable and commonplace in many public facilities, and should be easily accessible during school hours and after school athletic events in order to prevent tragedy.”
The bill is named for Janet Zilinski, an 11-year-old girl who died suddenly of cardiac arrest following cheerleading practice.
In addition to the requirement that the equipment be kept on premises and that coaches and/or staff be trained in the use of an AED, the bill also requires schools to create an action plan for responding to cardiac emergencies, and eliminates civil liability for coaches and staff in the event of responding to a cardiac emergency by using an AED device. TLS.
Again government telling us what to do.
If someone want s to donate one great but now with the govenrmet involved the item that typoically cost $1,500 will run the schools $3,500 because they can spend. Governement should take care of themselves and leave us alone.
Ok we won’t use it on your kid
John Patten, why dont you share your comments with family of Janet. This is a great law and the Senator should be commended foor sponsoring such a law.
I think this law is stupid! Sadly there are many tragedies that happen at times, but if we start making laws because of every rare case it would never end. You don’t keep a parachute with you at work in a skyscraper because of the risk of fire or terrorist attack and to make a law requiring every business to sponsor parachutes would be ludicris.
Proud Orthodox Jew:
The law is not stupid at all.
This is a device that saves lives. Your analogy to a terrorist attack is not correct since when was the last terrorist attack on a sky scraper vs. the last kid to go in to cardiac arrest?
As an EMT I see that travels a lot I have been in many situations where people are suddenly in a position that they need medical aid. From an accident happening in front of me to flying on a 12 hour flight and some one collapsing.
There is no need to pass the law… The laws are already in force… Every single person has rules and regulations that they must follow including equipment and updated medical records at all times…… How about we send some “State” officials in to check all the schools and make sure they are up to CODE….that is where the problem is….I think all places are required to have certain medical devices…..
If you don’t like the Government and don’t want to live by their laws, MOVE! This law is to possibly save your childs’ life. If you don’t think their lives are worth it, then you shouldn’t be a parent.