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Sarasota County Schools launches mandatory heart screenings for first-time student-athletes
Sarasota County Schools partnered with Who We Play For to offer $20 ECG heart screenings for student-athletes ahead of Florida’s Second Chance Act. The screenings help detect hidden heart conditions early and prevent sudden cardiac arrest. Read more…
HIDDEN DANGER High school athletes must undergo mandatory test before playing sports
Florida will require ECG screenings for high school athletes starting in the 2026–27 school year under the Second Chance Act, making it the first state to mandate the test. The screening aims to detect hidden heart conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest—the leading non-traumatic cause of death in young athletes. Read more…
‘This could have been prevented:’ Florida requires heart screenings for student athletes
The Second Chance Act, which takes effect July 1, will require heart screenings for students participating in a high school sport for the first time. Advocates, survivors, and medical professionals gathered in Orlando this week to demonstrate how a simple, noninvasive electrocardiogram (ECG) can help detect potentially life-threatening heart conditions before tragedy strikes, while also encouraging families to take advantage of upcoming community heart screening events for student-athletes. Read more…
Second Chance Act EKG screenings led to cardiac abnormality discovery in Chance Gainer’s cousin
An ECG screening conducted under Florida’s Second Chance Act identified a cardiac abnormality in a student’s cousin, allowing for early intervention before a potential life-threatening event. The case underscores how required screenings can detect hidden conditions and prevent sudden cardiac arrest in young people. Read more…
AEDs and Second Chance Act can save lives of students | Opinion
Expanded access to AEDs and strong implementation of Florida’s Second Chance Act can significantly improve survival outcomes for students experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The opinion piece emphasizes that early detection, emergency preparedness, and rapid response—including access to AEDs—are critical to saving lives in school settings. Read more…
New Florida law requires heart screening for student-athletes
Florida’s new law will require high school athletes to complete an ECG heart screening before participating in sports, aiming to detect hidden heart conditions that could lead to sudden cardiac arrest. The measure is designed to improve early detection and protect student-athletes following recent tragedies that raised awareness of cardiac risks. Read more…