Cody's Law mandates safety measures for student athletes, including electrocardiograms and training for coaches on sudden cardiac arrest.

Cody's Law, introduced in Texas, focuses on preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes. It requires students to receive an electrocardiogram before participating in interscholastic athletics, with exceptions for parental opt-out. Coaches must complete training on sudden cardiac arrest, including warning signs and risks. Schools must hold informational meetings on these topics and provide informational sheets to staff. Students showing symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest must be removed from play and can only return with a health care provider's approval.

Cody's Law mandates safety measures for student athletes, including electrocardiograms and training for coaches on sudden cardiac arrest.

Cody's Law, introduced in Texas, focuses on preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes. It requires students to receive an electrocardiogram before participating in interscholastic athletics, with exceptions for parental opt-out. Coaches must complete training on sudden cardiac arrest, including warning signs and risks. Schools must hold informational meetings on these topics and provide informational sheets to staff. Students showing symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest must be removed from play and can only return with a health care provider's approval.