HB3589Introduced in the House
STUDENT ATHLETE MEDICAL EVAL
Introduced by Nabeela Syed, District 51
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the General Provisions Article of the School Code. Provides that students in grades 9 through 12 must satisfactorily pass a medical evaluation each year and, if applicable, receive an electrocardiogram before participating in an interscholastic athletic activity. Creates a waiver exception. Provides that a student in any grade who participates in an interscholastic athletic activity or who is a candidate for an interscholastic athletic activity's team must satisfactorily pass a medical evaluation each year before participating in the interscholastic athletic activity or engaging in any practice, tryout, workout, conditioning, or other physical activity associated with the student's candidacy for the interscholastic athletic activity. Requires that a medical evaluation only be administered by a licensed health care professional or a physician. Provides requirements for the content of a preparticipation physical evaluation form. Requires that the results of a medical evaluation of a student be provided to the student's school. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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