New York S07040 aims to prevent sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes by recommending best practices for health certificates, screening exams.

New York S07040 amends the public health law to focus on health care and wellness education for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes. The bill recommends evidence-based best practices for health certificates required by the education law, screening exams needed for participation in interscholastic athletics, and provides information to students and their parents about sudden cardiac arrest.

New York S07040 aims to prevent sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes by recommending best practices for health certificates, screening exams.

New York S07040 amends the public health law to focus on health care and wellness education for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes. The bill recommends evidence-based best practices for health certificates required by the education law, screening exams needed for participation in interscholastic athletics, and provides information to students and their parents about sudden cardiac arrest.