Basic Life Support Training in Schools Act

The State recognizes the right to health of the people as enshrined in Section 15, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
The State aims to promote health consciousness among citizens.
It commits to ensuring that able-bodied citizens have the knowledge and skills to respond to health emergencies.

All public and private basic education schools nationwide must provide students with basic life support (BLS) training.
Training must be conducted using psychomotor learning suitable to the students’ age groups.
Programs used shall be developed by recognized bodies like the Philippine Heart Association or Philippine National Red Cross.
The guidelines and training must be based on nationally recognized, evidence-based protocols for emergency cardiovascular care.
Schools should incorporate BLS training into their comprehensive health and physical education curricula where practicable.
Psychomotor training involves hands-on practice to reinforce cognitive learning.

Students who successfully complete the BLS training shall receive certification from a competent school authority.

School principals or administrators must coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH) for assistance in providing qualified instructors.
The DOH is responsible for accrediting competent non-government organizations (NGOs) to provide BLS instruction.

Students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from performing BLS procedures are exempted from the training requirement.

Initial funding for the implementation of this Act will come from the current year's budget appropriations of the Department of the implementing agencies.
Continued funding for subsequent years will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of Health, must formulate implementing rules within 90 days from the Act's approval.
These rules will take effect 30 days after their publication in a nationally circulated newspaper.

The Act becomes effective 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Emphasis on state responsibility to protect health rights.
Integration of practical skill training in education to empower citizens in emergencies.
Coordination between education and health departments for policy implementation.
Accommodation and exemption clauses for students with disabilities ensure inclusivity.
Legislative process highlights: law was enacted without the President's signature but lapsed into law per constitutional provision.