Sec. 1531d. (1) Subject to subsection (3), the superintendent of public instruction shall not issue an initial teaching certificate to a person unless the person presents evidence satisfactory to the superintendent of public instruction that the person meets 1 of the following: (a) Has successfully completed a course approved by the department in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including a test demonstration on a mannequin, and has successfully completed instruction approved by the department in foreign body airway obstruction management, and holds valid certification in these topics issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or a comparable organization or institution approved by the department. (b) Has physical limitations that make it impracticable for the person to complete the instruction and obtain the required certification under subdivision (a). (2) A person who meets the requirements described in subsection (1)(a) and who performs first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or foreign body airway obstruction management on another person in the course of his or her employment as a teacher is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from an act or omission occurring in that performance except an act or omission constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply after July 31, 2023. History: Add. 2003, Act 18, Imd. Eff. June 10, 2003 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 110, Imd. Eff. July 27, 2023 Popular Name: Act 451
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