What's happening
This bill requires New York to develop and distribute educational materials on preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes.
Why it matters
Raises awareness among students, parents, and guardians about the risks and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest. in youth sports, potentially leading to earlier recognition and intervention that could save lives.
Involves collaboration with major medical and educational organizations. (including the Department of Education, Medical Society of the State of New York, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Heart Association), ensuring information is medically sound and widely accepted.
Promotes evidence-based best practices for pre-participation health screenings and certificates. , which could improve the detection of underlying heart conditions before student athletes compete.
Provides transparency about the effectiveness and limitations of private cardiac screening options. , helping families make informed choices and reducing the risk of false security or unnecessary procedures.
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Protect Student Athletes’ Hearts
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History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Protect Student Athletes' Hearts
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3269
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 5, 2019
Introduced by Sen. LANZA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to health care and wellness education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 207 of the public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph (p) to read as follows:
(p) Preventing sudden cardiac arrest among students participating in school sporting events, including recommending evidenced-based best practices for health certificates required pursuant to section nine hundred three of the education law, screening exams required for participation in interscholastic athletics, and information for students and their parents and guardians regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Such materials shall be developed in conjunction with the commissioner of education, the Medical Society of the State of New York, the New York chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association, and shall include an explanation of sudden cardiac arrest, its incidence among student athletes, a description of early warning signs, and an overview of the options that are privately available to screen for cardiac conditions that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest including a statement about the limitations of these options.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00289-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to health care and wellness education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes
Purpose or general idea of bill
To establish education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 207 of the public health law is amended to add a new paragraph (o).
Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
This bill adds to the existing Health Care and Wellness Education and Outreach Program within the New York State Department of Health the need and importance of education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes. The Commissioner shall provide educational materials for students and their parents and guardians regarding sudden cardiac arrest. This material shall be developed in conjunction with the Commissioner of Education, the Medical Society of the State of New York, the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association. Furthermore it shall include an explanation of sudden cardiac arrest, a description of early warning signs, and an overview of options that are privately available for screening.
The tragedy of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) occurs in individuals under 40 years of age more often than most would guess. Physical exertion associ- ated with competitive sports and other physical athletic activities can exacerbate a pre-existing condition and can result in an untimely death of a student.
The State of New Jersey currently has a similar program where brochures are sent home to parents and guardians. This legislation would establish a similar program by developing brochures that could be given to parents as well as pediatricians to distribute.
Prior legislative history
2018: S.3149-A - Referred to Finance / A.6538-A - Passed Assembly 2017: S.3149 - Third Reading Calendar / A.6538 - Passed Assembly 2016: S.5894-A - Referred to Health / A.8107-A - Passed Assembly 2015: S.5894 - Referred to Rules / A.8107 - Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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