Requires all students enrolled in grades six through 12 to have certain physical examination that includes cardiac component.
This bill requires all students in grades six through twelve at public and nonpublic schools to undergo a physical examination using the "Preparticipation Physical Evaluation" form, including a cardiac component. It directly affects every student in these grades, expanding the current requirement (which applied only to athletes) to all students. The key mechanism mandates that the healthcare provider performing the exam must certify completion of a cardiac screening training module, and schools must retain this certification. The policy takes effect for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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