Committee advances bill to standardize cardiac prescreening for student athletes The committee gave HB970 a favorable report after sponsors and medical experts said the bill would codify American Heart Association and ACC guidance by requiring cardiovascular prescreening and allowing exams by DOs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants; the law would not mandate EKGs.

Georgia is taking a big step to protect student athletes by advancing a bill that mandates vital cardiac prescreenings before they hit the field!

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