Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateAlaskaIntroduced
HB 27: An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to medical care for major emergencies; and providing for an effective date.
Genevieve Mina
HB 27 status: Introduced — (H) FN2: (DOH) (updated Sep 8, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
69OUT OF 100
Score:69/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
Public schools will be required to provide CPR training to students as part of their educational curriculum.
Who is affected
Public school students, school districts, and the Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
Requirements and enforcement
The DEED is tasked with establishing the classes and curriculum necessary to ensure students are prepared for medical emergencies.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though likely includes curriculum development, training equipment, and instructor certification for school staff.
When it takes effect
The bill includes an effective date provision, but the specific start date is not detailed in the provided source.
Potential benefits
Increased number of citizens trained in life-saving skills, improved community response to cardiac emergencies, and standardized safety education.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for unfunded mandates, diversion of time from core academics, and variability in training quality.
What is still unknown
Specific training materials, funding sources for equipment, and the frequency of required training sessions.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- standardizes health education across the state
- builds base-level life-saving skills for the future workforce
- aligns educational programs with public safety goals
Risks
- imposes potential unfunded mandates on school districts
- requires procurement of CPR training equipment and materials
- diverts limited administrative resources at DEED
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- increases likelihood of student intervention during medical emergencies
- promotes a culture of safety and community care among youth
- equips students with life-saving skills regardless of socioeconomic status
Risks
- reduces time available for other core academic subjects
- potential for inconsistency in instructional quality across schools
- burden on students with medical or physical limitations
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- establishes clear statutory duties for DEED regarding emergency preparedness
- creates a structured reporting framework for school curriculum
- standardizes educational expectations across all districts
Risks
- limited detail on audit or oversight mechanisms in the abstract
- risk of administrative bottlenecks within DEED
- uncertainty regarding local versus state control over specific modules
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- improves survival rates for cardiac arrest through increased bystander CPR
- widely disseminates fundamental emergency response knowledge
- decreases response time for medical emergencies in schools
Risks
- variability in training efficacy could lead to overconfidence
- risk of improper application of CPR during high-stress situations
- liability concerns for students acting in emergencies
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Implementation costs may create fiscal pressure on rural or underfunded school districts.
Analysis scope
Abstract-based analysis; full bill text not reviewed.
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- GovernorUpcoming
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