American Heart Association calls it "An Army of Lifesavers"!

It is called Bill HB897 - a new bill that lawmakers Rep. John Zerwas, R-Simonton, and Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen helped push forward. A new bill that would require quality CPR instruction to be taught between seventh and 12th grades in all Texas public schools.

This is great news that will help all who might suffer from SCA or any critical heart issue or life threatening event. This new law will require all Texas Public Schools/and open-enrollment charter schools to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction to students who are in grades 7 through 12 at least once before their graduation.

American Heart Association staff, donors and volunteers made the trip to Austin to share their personal stories, push this law through and speak with lawmakers about this bill and had great success. Beginning the school year in 2014 / 2015 either during PE class or health or special assembly - students will learn CPR skills to save a life.

In less than 30 minutes - your child could save a life and it could be yours.

To view HB897 - click here. To read more about HB897 - click here.