Section 22-1-125.5 - Requirement for certification of public school athletic coaches in cardiopulmonary resuscitation - use of automated external defibrillators - definitions(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Currently certified in CPR" means that the person has completed training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a nationally recognized evidence-based certification program within the preceding two years.(b) "Local education provider" means a school district, a charter school authorized by a school district pursuant to part 1 of article 30.5 of this title, a charter school authorized by the state charter school institute pursuant to part 5 of article 30.5 of this title, or a board of cooperative services created and operating pursuant to article 5 of this title that operates one or more public schools.(c) "State board of education" means the state board of education created and existing pursuant to section 1 of article IX of the state constitution.(2) No later than January 1, 2015, coaches of athletic programs employed by local education providers must be currently certified in CPR and must have received instruction in the effective use of an automated external defibrillator. The state board shall promulgate rules concerning the coaching staff positions that are included in this requirement.(3) Nothing in this section abrogates or limits: (a) The protections applicable to: (I) Any person or entity that renders emergency assistance through the use of an automated external defibrillator pursuant to section 13-21-108.1 and article 53 of title 25; or(II) Volunteers and board members pursuant to sections 13-21-115.7 and 13-21-116, C.R.S.; or(b) The limits or protections applicable to public entities and public employees pursuant to the "Colorado Governmental Immunity Act", article 10 of title 24, C.R.S.Amended by 2019 Ch. 251,§ 2, eff. 8/2/2019.Added by 2014 Ch. 215,§ 3, eff. 8/6/2014.L. 2014: Entire section added, (HB 14-1276), ch. 215, p. 807, § 3, effective August 6. For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1276, see section 1 of chapter 215, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.