Arkansas § 6-16-143 - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-16-143 — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-16-143. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction.
Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, a public school student in grades nine through twelve (9-12) shall be trained in quality psychomotor skill bases in cardiopulmonary resuscitation before the student graduates from high school. The course shall not be a certification process but shall follow the standards established by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized organization that uses current, evidence-based emergency cardiac care guidelines and incorporates psychomotor skill development in the instruction and the use of automated external defibrillators.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-16-143 cover?
Section 6-16-143 ("Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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