HB 1609 Summary

• Requires the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to adopt bylaws establishing health care service requirements for member schools serving student athletes.

• Mandates that member schools provide comprehensive health care services to student athletes when practicable, with consultation from the sports medicine advisory committee.

• Requires member schools to hire or contract with qualified health care practitioners to provide services specifically for student athletes participating in collision and contact sports.

• Requires member schools to implement legally compliant collection, review, and storage of student athlete health information, including preparticipation screenings and written medical clearance to return documentation.

• Takes effect July 1, 2023.