One signature could create more lifesavers across California!

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Dear {{target_appropriate_greeting}},

I am writing to express my strong support for SB 945 (Weber Pierson), which would move our state one step closer to providing all California high school students with the opportunity to receive Hands-Only CPR and AED training before graduation.

Sudden cardiac arrest can occur anywhere, at any time. When a CPR/AED-trained bystander is near, and can act quickly and effectively, survival rates can double, even triple. By equipping students with Hands-Only CPR skills, we can build a stronger, more prepared California, one where more people are ready to respond when every second matters.

Importantly, SB 945 builds on existing state policy, which currently requires CPR instruction only in schools that mandate a health class for graduation. Since many districts do not require a health class, thousands of California students currently miss out on this lifesaving education. By requiring consideration of Hands-Only CPR and AED education during the next update of California's physical education curriculum framework, SB 945 represents an important step toward expanding access to these lifesaving skills for all students, regardless of local course requirements. This will help create safer schools and communities and empower more young people to save lives.

I respectfully urge you to sign SB 945 into law.

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California is one signature away from helping expand access to a lifesaving skill for students across the state, and we need your help with urging Governor Newsom to sign Senate Bill 945 (SB 945).

SB 945 requires the Instructional Quality Commission to explore adding CPR training AED instruction to physical education classes and broadening access to Hands-Only CPR training and AED education for California high school students. Today, many students miss out on Hands-Only CPR instruction because it is only required in schools that mandate a health course for graduation.

SB 945 is now on Governor Newsom’s desk. Send a message today urging him to sign this important legislation into law.

One signature could create more lifesavers across California!

One signature could create more lifesavers across California!

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