South Dakota HB1039 mandates cardiac health evaluations for minors participating in school sports.

South Dakota HB1039 requires licensed health care practitioners to evaluate minors' cardiac health histories during physical exams. The Department of Health must create informational materials for medical practitioners on identifying cardiac health issues in children. These materials will be posted online and sent to schools. Before joining school sports, students must undergo a pre-participation physical exam within a year of the season start. The exam must be documented according to guidelines from nationally recognized cardiac health organizations.

South Dakota HB1039 mandates cardiac health evaluations for minors participating in school sports.

South Dakota HB1039 requires licensed health care practitioners to evaluate minors' cardiac health histories during physical exams. The Department of Health must create informational materials for medical practitioners on identifying cardiac health issues in children. These materials will be posted online and sent to schools. Before joining school sports, students must undergo a pre-participation physical exam within a year of the season start. The exam must be documented according to guidelines from nationally recognized cardiac health organizations.