H4746

South Carolina bill mandates annual physical exams and one-time EKGs for student athletes in grades 7-12 before participation.

South Carolina H4746 requires students in grades 7-12 participating in interscholastic athletics to undergo an annual physical examination and a one-time electrocardiogram (EKG) before initial participation. The physical examination must be conducted within twelve months before the start of each athletic season, while the EKG must be completed before the student's initial participation. Exemptions apply for sincerely held religious objections or medical conditions. School districts must seek public and private partnerships to provide EKGs at low or no cost.