Requires cardiac fitness certificates for interscholastic athletes in public schools.
The bill mandates that students in public schools who participate in interscholastic athletics must provide a cardiac fitness certificate. This certificate must include the results of an electrocardiogram or echocardiogram and indicate whether the student has any heart conditions that could lead to severe adverse health outcomes during athletic activity. The certificate must be signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
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