Bill > S0284

This bill mandates that the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), which sets rules for student sports in Florida, must require all students participating in interscholastic athletic competition to undergo a medical evaluation each year before they can compete or practice. This evaluation, which must be administered by a licensed medical practitioner, will now specifically include an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that measures the heart's electrical activity, and must follow recommendations from the American Heart Association for cardiovascular screening. The bill also updates the preparticipation physical evaluation form to reflect these changes, ensuring it includes information about cardiovascular assessments and allows for referrals to other practitioners if needed, with the results of the evaluation needing to be approved by the school before a student can participate.