Senate Bill No. 206 aims to enhance health services in schools by mandating blood pressure testing alongside existing sight and hearing tests for students. The bill amends R.S. 17:2112(A) and 3996(A)(10) to include blood pressure screenings, which must be conducted in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics' schedule. Additionally, it requires school boards to notify parents or guardians if a student is found to have abnormal blood pressure, extending the existing notification requirements for sight and hearing deficiencies to include this new health measure.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for student athletes, mandating that a qualified healthcare professional perform a cardiovascular prescreening during physical examinations, following nationally recognized guidelines. If any positive findings arise, the student athlete must be referred for further evaluation. The bill also stipulates that educational materials regarding the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in minors be distributed to parents or guardians of students participating in school sports. These changes will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB206 Original: 17:2112(A), 17:3996(A)(10)
SB206 Engrossed: 17:2112(A), 17:3996(A)(10)