Michigan High School Coaches Get CPR Certification as New Laws Boost Athlete Safety
SAGINAW, Mich. — Coaches in Michigan high schools are about to undergo a change in their training as new legislative measures take effect, emphasizing the importance of emergency preparedness in athletics. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted two bills, House Bills 5527 and 5528, mandating all head coaches and assistant coaches in high schools across the state to obtain certification in CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Furthermore, the new laws require schools to establish emergency response teams composed of trained staff members, aimed at enhancing the safety of student-athletes. Local educators have … Read more