The bill, titled the "Second Chance Act," amends Florida Statutes to enhance the health screening requirements for student athletes. It mandates that all students participating or seeking to participate in interscholastic athletic competitions must pass an electrocardiogram (ECG) screening, in addition to a medical evaluation, before engaging in any athletic activities. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) is tasked with adopting bylaws to enforce these requirements, which include provisions for low-cost or free ECG screenings through collaborations with public and private entities. The bill also outlines specific requirements for students whose primary residence is outside of Florida and establishes a standardized form for reporting ECG results.

Additionally, the bill allows for exceptions to the ECG requirement if a parent objects on religious grounds or if a licensed physician provides a medical exception. To formalize such exceptions, students must submit a notarized form developed by the FHSAA. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes technical changes to existing statutes to align with the new requirements.

Statutes affected:
S 1070 Filed: 1002.20
S 1070 c1: 1002.20
S 1070 c2: 1002.20
S 1070 c3: 1002.20
S 1070 e1: 1002.20