Illinois HB5809 mandates cardiovascular prescreenings for student athletes and all students in grades K-12.

HB5809, the Student Cardiac Safety Act, requires health care professionals to include cardiovascular prescreenings in physical exams for student athletes starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This prescreening involves personal and family history data and a focused physical examination. Positive findings must be referred to a cardiologist. Starting in the 2028-2029 school year, all students in grades K-12 will undergo a cardiovascular prescreening during their annual well-child visit. The Department of Public Health must compile and publish an annual report on these prescreenings.

Illinois HB5809 mandates cardiovascular prescreenings for student athletes and all students in grades K-12.

HB5809, the Student Cardiac Safety Act, requires health care professionals to include cardiovascular prescreenings in physical exams for student athletes starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This prescreening involves personal and family history data and a focused physical examination. Positive findings must be referred to a cardiologist. Starting in the 2028-2029 school year, all students in grades K-12 will undergo a cardiovascular prescreening during their annual well-child visit. The Department of Public Health must compile and publish an annual report on these prescreenings.