This bill establishes new requirements for the cardiac health evaluation of minors participating in athletic activities in South Dakota. It mandates that students must undergo a pre-participation physical examination conducted by a licensed health care practitioner within one year prior to the start of the athletic season. The examination must be documented using a form approved by the Department of Health, which includes questions regarding the student's personal and family cardiac health history. Students are prohibited from participating in athletic activities unless they provide a signed copy of this form to their school administrator.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health to create and distribute a document that informs about sudden cardiac arrest and screening options for conditions that may lead to it. This document must be posted on the department's website and distributed to all school districts for dissemination to students at the beginning of each academic year. Furthermore, the bill mandates that health care practitioners evaluate minors' cardiac health histories during physical examinations and develop informational materials for medical practitioners on recognizing symptoms and risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest. These materials will also be made available on the Department of Health's website.