Establishes "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act" to mandate annual cardiovascular screening for children up to age 19.
The Children's Cardiac Safety Act mandates annual cardiovascular screening for children up to age 19. It requires healthcare professionals to include cardiovascular prescreening in annual physical exams, referring children with positive findings to a cardiologist. The act also requires students to submit a preparticipation physical evaluation form before participating in school sports. The education commissioner, in consultation with health officials, must develop a pamphlet about sudden cardiac arrest and distribute it to school districts.
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