Drive to require high school portable defibrillator training

The Chicago Tribune recently published an article discussing a growing movement to make high school students learn how to use portable defibrillators. George Laman, a father from the suburbs, is pushing for change after his daughter, Lauren, died in 2008 while practicing with her high school drill team. She collapsed in the cafeteria and didn’t receive help from a nearby AED, despite having a known heart condition. Meanwhile, Eric Bell credits his son’s CPR training for saving his life when he suffered a cardiac arrest last year. These two families have joined forces to support legislation that would require all high school students to be trained in both CPR and AED use. The bill has already gained strong support in the Illinois House and is now moving toward the Senate. It mirrors similar laws in eight other states. However, there's no funding allocated for schools to cover the cost of this training. Rep. Dan Burke, a key supporter, suggests that local fire departments could offer free training, as organizations like the Red Cross and American Heart Association already do. “They will train the teachers, who will then teach the students,” he said. Despite this, some school board representatives are concerned about the financial burden. They argue that without proper funding, this could become another costly mandate for already strained districts. The American Heart Association, however, supports the initiative, emphasizing that early CPR and AED use can significantly increase survival rates. According to Alex Meixner, the association’s Illinois spokesperson, every minute without intervention reduces the chance of survival by 10%, making quick action critical. Lauren Laman’s story highlights the urgency of the issue. Diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse, she was cleared to participate in sports, but her condition wasn’t enough to prevent her tragic death. On the other hand, Eric Bell’s survival came down to his son’s quick response. Harry Bell, a 17-year-old at Fenwick High School, had learned CPR during his freshman health class. His mother, Brigette, had only seen CPR performed once before—just days before her husband’s heart attack. With more AEDs becoming available and easier to use, Laman believes education is the next essential step. He hopes that by teaching students how to respond in emergencies, more lives can be saved. Thanks, Dan.

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