The proposed bill, titled "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act," establishes a new chapter in the General Laws of Education aimed at enhancing cardiac health screenings for children aged nineteen and younger. It mandates that registered, licensed, and certified healthcare professionals conducting annual physical examinations include specific questions related to family history of cardiac conditions, as outlined in the "preparticipation physical evaluation" form developed by various medical organizations.

The bill requires that prior to participation in school-sponsored athletic activities, students must complete a preparticipation physical evaluation form that includes a detailed medical history and additional questions regarding heart health. It also mandates the creation of a single statewide form for these evaluations and the establishment of a childhood cardiac screening professional development module to improve the assessment skills of healthcare practitioners performing well-child physical examinations.

Collaboration between the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health is emphasized to provide guidance to both public and private schools, ensuring compliance with the new requirements. Additionally, the act requires the distribution of an informational pamphlet about sudden cardiac arrest to parents and guardians of student athletes, which must be provided annually as part of the preparticipation physical examination process.

The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and aims to support and expand upon existing laws related to cardiac health in youth, ensuring that all necessary precautions and evaluations are in place to safeguard children's heart health.