New York S06942 mandates heart examinations for public school students and requires a statement on fitness for physical education or athletic.

New York S06942 amends the education law to require heart examinations for public school students, including an electrocardiogram, and a statement on whether the student is fit to participate in physical education or other athletic activities. The examination may also include a diabetes risk analysis. The bill mandates that a one-time test for sickle cell anemia be conducted, and the results must be stated in the health certificate. The health certificate must be signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York S06942 mandates heart examinations for public school students and requires a statement on fitness for physical education or athletic.

New York S06942 amends the education law to require heart examinations for public school students, including an electrocardiogram, and a statement on whether the student is fit to participate in physical education or other athletic activities. The examination may also include a diabetes risk analysis. The bill mandates that a one-time test for sickle cell anemia be conducted, and the results must be stated in the health certificate. The health certificate must be signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. The bill takes effect immediately.