Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed two bills into law that advance student safety in athletics and support educational opportunities at William Penn High School.

“Our students deserve to learn, play, and grow in safe and supportive environments,” said Gov. Meyer. “With these bills, we're taking concrete steps to protect student-athletes and uplift school communities like William Penn. Investing in safety and education is how we build a stronger, more resilient Delaware.”

House Bill 71, sponsored by House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Nicole Poore, enhances emergency preparedness in school athletic programs by requiring all coaches to be trained in CPR, first aid, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The bill also mandates that every school with an athletic program have a clear Emergency Action Plan for cardiac events, ensures AEDs are easily accessible at all athletic events, and requires regular maintenance and registration of the devices with state emergency services.