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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to electrocardiograms for student athletes; providing a short title; amending s. 1002.20, F.S.; making technical changes; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 1006.20, F.S.; authorizing certain out-of-state licensed practitioners to conduct medical evaluations; requiring certain electrocardiograms to be administered in accordance with specified standards; providing that specified electrocardiograms satisfy certain requirements; requiring certain students to complete at least one electrocardiogram screening to participate in interscholastic athletic competition beginning in a specified school year; providing an exemption from such requirements; requiring the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt bylaws and policies prohibiting students with abnormal electrocardiograms from participating in interscholastic athletic competition until a written medical clearance is submitted to the school; providing requirements for such written medical clearance; providing immunity from liability; amending s. 1006.165, F.S.; requiring school districts to pursue specified public and private partnerships for the provision of electrocardiograms to students; providing an exemption for students from such procedures under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new requirements for student athletes in Florida regarding medical evaluations and electrocardiograms (ECGs). Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, students in grades 9-12 participating in interscholastic athletics will be required to complete at least one ECG screening, which must be administered according to standards set by the Florida High School Athletic Association's (FHSAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. The bill mandates that the FHSAA adopt bylaws prohibiting students with abnormal ECG results from participating in athletic activities until they obtain written medical clearance from a qualified healthcare practitioner. School districts are required to pursue public and private partnerships to provide low-cost ECGs to students, with an exemption for students in districts unable to secure ECG screenings for less than $50 per student. Parents can still opt out of the ECG requirement based on religious objections or medical exceptions, and the bill includes provisions to limit liability for schools and districts in cases of student injuries related to these medical screenings. The ECG requirement is intended to help identify potential heart conditions early and prevent serious health risks for student athletes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (3)
Education Pre-K - 12 (Senate), Fiscal Policy (Senate), Health Policy (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-183 (on 06/26/2025)
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