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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the General Provisions Article of the School Code. Provides that students in grades 9 through 12 must satisfactorily pass a medical evaluation each year and, if applicable, receive an electrocardiogram before participating in an interscholastic athletic activity. Creates a waiver exception. Provides that a student in any grade who participates in an interscholastic athletic activity or who is a candidate for an interscholastic athletic activity's team must satisfactorily pass a medical evaluation each year before participating in the interscholastic athletic activity or engaging in any practice, tryout, workout, conditioning, or other physical activity associated with the student's candidacy for the interscholastic athletic activity. Requires that a medical evaluation only be administered by a licensed health care professional or a physician. Provides requirements for the content of a preparticipation physical evaluation form. Requires that the results of a medical evaluation of a student be provided to the student's school. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive medical evaluation requirements for students participating in interscholastic athletic activities across all grades, with specific provisions for students in grades 9-12. The bill mandates that students must undergo a yearly medical evaluation performed by a licensed health care professional or physician before participating in any athletic activities, including practices, tryouts, workouts, and conditioning. For high school students (grades 9-12), the evaluation must also include an electrocardiogram, though parents can request a waiver based on religious grounds. The bill provides detailed definitions for terms like "interscholastic athletic activity" (which includes sports from baseball to wrestling), "licensed health care professional" (including nurses, physical therapists, and athletic trainers), and "school" (encompassing public, private, and charter schools). The medical evaluation form must meet specific requirements, such as having a signature from the examining professional, indicating any referrals, and providing cardiovascular health information. Additionally, the evaluation results must be submitted to the student's school. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and aims to ensure the health and safety of student athletes by standardizing medical screenings and assessments before athletic participation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3589&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3589.htm |
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