Guam § 7117 - Access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

§ 7117. Access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

at All Public Schools.

(a) Each public school campus, including charter school

campuses, shall have on its premises at least one (1) automated

external defibrillator (AED) as defined in Chapter 96, Title 10,

Guam Code Annotated. The AED shall be available during school

hours, school sporting events and school activities. The Guam

Education Board shall, by policy, create the provisions for

deployment and use of AEDs, to include, but not be limited to, the

following:

(1) the locations and quantities of AEDs on the

campuses and facilities;

(2) the training on the use of AEDs and requirements

for staff, coaches and volunteers;

(3) monitoring and testing of AEDs to ensure the

devices will function correctly when needed; and

(4) security and protection of the AEDs from theft,

criminal mischief (vandalism), and damage or destruction

from acts of nature.

(b) Access to AEDs, as required by Subsection (a), supra,

must be completed by June 30, 2024.

(c) The Guam Department of Education shall annually

request from I Liheslaturan Guåhan additional funding or

amendments to the law herein as may be necessary to comply with

this Section.