(1) The general assembly hereby declares that it is the intent of the general assembly to encourage school districts to acquire and maintain automated external defibrillators on public school grounds. The general assembly finds that it is in the best interest of students, staff, and visitors to a public school to ensure that automated external defibrillators are available in public schools for use in emergency situations.

(2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "automated external defibrillator" shall have the same definition as provided in section 13-21-108.1 (2)(a), C.R.S.

(3) (a) Each school district is encouraged to acquire an automated external defibrillator for placement in each public school of the school district and in each athletic facility maintained by the school district at a location separate from a public school.

(b) A school district shall accept a donation of an automated external defibrillator that meets standards established by the federal food and drug administration and is in compliance with the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. A school district shall also accept gifts, grants, and donations, including in-kind donations, designated for obtaining an automated external defibrillator, and for inspection, maintenance, and training in the use of an automated external defibrillator as required in subsection (5) of this section.

(c) Any automated external defibrillator acquired by a school district shall be appropriate for use on children and adults.

(4) Use of an automated external defibrillator donated to or purchased by a school district is limited to school property and school events.

(5) To ensure public health and safety, a school district that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall meet the requirements set forth in section 13-21-108.1 (3), C.R.S., and shall reference the requirements of that section in the school district's safety, readiness, and incident management plan pursuant to section 22-32-109.1 (4)(d).

(6) Pursuant to section 13-21-108.1 (4), C.R.S., a person or entity whose primary duties do not include the provision of health care and who, in good faith and without compensation, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an automated external defibrillator shall not be liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions made in good faith as a result of such care or treatment or as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment, unless the acts or omissions are grossly negligent or willful and wanton.

(7) The requirements of subsection (5) of this section shall not apply to an individual using an automated external defibrillator during a medical emergency if that individual is acting as a good samaritan under section 13-21-108, C.R.S.