New York S03503 mandates cardiac fitness certificates for interscholastic athletes in public schools.

New York S03503 amends the education law to require a cardiac fitness certificate for students in seventh grade or thirteen years old participating in interscholastic athletics in public schools. The certificate must be signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, and include results from an electrocardiogram or echocardiogram. It must state whether the student has any heart conditions that could lead to severe health issues during athletic activities.

New York S03503 mandates cardiac fitness certificates for interscholastic athletes in public schools.

New York S03503 amends the education law to require a cardiac fitness certificate for students in seventh grade or thirteen years old participating in interscholastic athletics in public schools. The certificate must be signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, and include results from an electrocardiogram or echocardiogram. It must state whether the student has any heart conditions that could lead to severe health issues during athletic activities.