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Michigan Schools Urged to Boost Cardiac Emergency Preparedness

2/18/2026

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Most Michigan schools lack the MI HEARTSafe designation, which requires a cardiac emergency plan and trained staff.
Advocates stress the need for funding, especially in under-resourced areas.
In 2024, Michigan reported over 8,600 cardiac arrests, with improved survival when CPR and AEDs were used promptly.
A new law requires schools to develop emergency plans, but the state budget did not allocate necessary resources.

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Story summary

Most Michigan schools lack the MI HEARTSafe designation, which requires a cardiac emergency plan and trained staff.
Advocates stress the need for funding, especially in under-resourced areas.
In 2024, Michigan reported over 8,600 cardiac arrests, with improved survival when CPR and AEDs were used promptly.
A new law requires schools to develop emergency plans, but the state budget did not allocate necessary resources.