Missouri HB2949 establishes the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening Act for student athletes.
Missouri HB2949, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening Act, mandates educational materials on sudden cardiac arrest for student athletes, parents, and coaches. It requires coaches to complete a cardiac arrest training course and student athletes to sign an acknowledgment form. The state department of health and senior services will develop the acknowledgment form and compile an annual report on screenings and referrals. The act also includes cardiovascular prescreenings for student athletes, with positive findings referred to a cardiologist.
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