Troy schools honored by state for keeping up with cardiac preparedness
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TROY Although school has looked a lot different in 2020 due to virtual or hybrid instruction, state officials say preparation for cardiac emergencies is still important.
Michigan Public Act 12 of 2014 requires all schools kindergarten through 12th grade to implement a cardiac emergency response plan. Prior to PA 12, there was no way of tracking whether Michigan schools had a cardiac plan in place.
Also in 2014, the Michigan Alliance for the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young, the American Heart Association, and the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services and Education created the MI HeartSafe Schools program to recognize schools that go beyond PA 12 by developing an extensive cardiac emergency plan that meets the MI HeartSafe School guidelines.