Florida is the first state to require that high school student-athletes get life-saving EKGs

Florida is the first state to require that high school student-athletes get life-saving EKGs

School districts will be mandated under new law to provide low-cost electrocardiograms to student-athletes in Grades 9-12. The tests can detect deadly heart conditions.

Legislature honors Gainer with EKG requirement - The Port St. Joe Star

It’s called the “Second Chance Act” and with the unanimous support of members of the Florida House and Senate, and the signature last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, it’s ensured that a beloved Tiger Shark’s memory serve as a blessing on the health of student athletes throughout Florida. Named for Chance Gainer, the Port St. Joe star athlete who perished in a Sept. 6, 2024 football game from a heart health issue, the act requires electrocardiograms b…