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By January 1, 2027, it will be mandatory for youth sports organizations in California to have their coaches certified in CPR and AED. The Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act, also known as Assembly Bill 310, is fundamentally about this. And for the coaches of Oakland, that deadline is mere weeks away, not years.
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This page delineates the legal requirements, the exemptions, and the process for obtaining American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification through Safety Training Seminars at our Oakland–Piedmont training center. It is particularly relevant for individuals who coach a Little League team at Bushrod Park, operate a club in the Jack London Youth Soccer League, or provide support to a recreation basketball program.
Governor Newsom signed Assemblymember Juan Alanis’s AB 310 (Chapter 254, Statutes of 2025) on October 3, 2025. The Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act, which was initially established by AB 1467 in 2023, is being amended by Health and Safety Code Section 124238.5.
In August 2022, Nevaeh Johnson, a young athlete from Waterford, California, collapsed during a practice. Consequently, the Act is named in her honor. The emphasis of AB 310 is shifted from the mere presence of an AED to the preparation and readiness of the adults on the field to respond.
The law is applicable to a “youth sports organization,” which is defined as a business, nonprofit, or local government agency that sponsors or conducts amateur sports competitions, training, camps, or clubs for participants aged 17 and young. A “coach” is an individual who is designated by the organization to provide guidance or supervision to a participant, which may include any volunteers.
Effective date | Requirement under AB 310 |
January 1, 2027 | Coaches must be certified to perform CPR and operate an AED |
January 1, 2027 | Coaches must recertify at least every two years |
January 1, 2027 | A written cardiac emergency response plan must be in place and reviewed annually |
January 1, 2028 | Athletes must have access to an AED during any official practice or match |
January 1, 2028 | AEDs must be maintained and tested per manufacturer guidelines and applicable FDA or other rules |
AB 310 also removed earlier language that limited AED use to medical professionals or certified designees. In September 2026, a follow-up bill, AB 387, was signed; it addresses when a facility with permanent sports infrastructure, rather than the league, is responsible for AED access starting in 2028. Organizations should confirm how it applies to the fields they rent.
Much of Oakland youth sports runs on parent and community volunteers, and those are exactly the coaches AB 310 now reaches.
When a player collapses during a sprint drill or a hot-afternoon game, the first responder is almost always the coach. That is the gap AB 310 is designed to close.
Oakland Technical, McClymonds, Skyline, Oakland High, Castlemont, and Fremont, as well as private institutions like Bishop O’Dowd, are already subject to CIF and school district regulations. Additionally, California mandates that school districts and charter schools that participate in interscholastic athletics maintain a minimum of one AED at each location. Athletic directors should verify the interaction between AB 310 and their district’s or legal counsel’s existing school requirements, particularly in the case of camps or club programs that operate outside of the school year.
The certification requirement for AB 310 pertains to the operation of AEDs and CPR. It is unnecessary for instructors to possess First Aid certification.
Nevertheless, the majority of sideline crises are not cardiac arrests. Coaches frequently observe sprains, bleeding, heat illness, allergic reactions, and suffocation. First Aid training enhances the ability to remain composed in critical situations and determine when to contact 9-1-1.
There are also programs that have their own set of regulations. For instance, the Youth Football Act of California mandates that tackle football instructors obtain annual certifications in AED, CPR, and First Aid. In addition to AB 310, your league, insurance, or district may have additional regulations.
Safety Training Seminars offers American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification courses at 154 Santa Clara Ave., Suite 6, Oakland, CA 94610, near the corner of Oakland Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue on the Oakland–Piedmont border. The location is a practical choice for coaches coming from North Oakland, Grand Lake, Rockridge, Piedmont, Emeryville, and Berkeley.
Our Red Cross courses use a blended format: an online learning portion you complete at your own pace, followed by an in-person skills session with an instructor. Options include:
Depending on the course, participants practice skills such as recognizing cardiac arrest, performing high-quality CPR, using an AED, responding to choking, and managing common injuries and bleeding. Participants who successfully complete the course receive an American Red Cross certificate, typically valid for two years, which lines up with AB 310’s two-year recertification cycle.
AB 310 does not name a specific training provider. Before enrolling a full roster, confirm with your league or club that Red Cross CPR/AED certification meets its documentation standards. You can review current schedules for American Red Cross CPR classes in Oakland online.
With spring baseball and soccer registration approaching, league boards and athletic directors can use these steps to prepare:
Safety Training Seminars also works with employers and organizations that need group CPR and First Aid training. Club directors coordinating several coaches can contact the training center to discuss options for scheduling a team through CPR and First Aid certification in Oakland.
AB 310 deadline is before most Oakland spring seasons start. If you manage a single squad or an entire club, the easiest approach is to get certified immediately and keep your records updated.
Safety Training Seminars offers CPR, AED and First Aid certification via the American Red Cross at our Oakland-Piedmont training site, 154 Santa Clara Ave., Suite 6. Call (510) 230-0674 to inquire about training for multiple coaches. Check available class dates and register online.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Key information for healthcare professionals and students about Assembly Bill 310: Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act – CPR and First-Aid Certification In CITY Oakland.
Probably yes. AB 310 defines a coach as any person appointed by a youth sports organization to supervise or instruct a participant and the definition does not exclude volunteers. Effective January 1, 2027, if your league is a youth sports organization you must have current CPR and AED certification. Check your league board for its specific policy.
The coach certification requirement takes effect on January 1, 2027. The written cardiac emergency response plan is also due by that date. Because many leagues hold spring registration and evaluations early in the year, coaches who are not yet certified should schedule a class now rather than waiting for the season to start.
No. AB 310 requires certification in CPR and AED operation. First Aid training is not part of its mandate, but it is widely recommended for coaches because injuries, bleeding, and heat illness are common at practices and games. Some programs, such as tackle football under the California Youth Football Act, have separate First Aid requirements.
AB 310 requires recertification at least every two years. American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificates are typically valid for two years, so coaches can align renewal with the law’s cycle. Organizations should track expiration dates for every coach on their roster.
Safety Training Seminars offers Red Cross CPR and First Aid courses at 154 Santa Clara Ave., Suite 6, Oakland, CA 94610. Courses combine online learning with an in-person skills session. Visit the Oakland training website for current dates and registration.
Starting January 1, 2028, youth sports organizations must ensure athletes have access to an AED during official practices and matches, and that AEDs are maintained and tested. AB 387, signed in 2026, allows certain facilities with permanent sports infrastructure to take on that responsibility. Leagues should confirm arrangements with each field provider.
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