HI HB2485

Requires cardiovascular screening for all student athletes as part of physical examinations, including review of personal and family cardiac history and physical examination for heart murmurs, irregular rhythms, and abnormal pulses.

Mandates all public school students submit cardiovascular screening results from annual well-child visits to school officials, following nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines.

Students with positive cardiovascular screening findings must be referred to cardiology specialists for further evaluation and testing.

Department of Health must publish annual reports on cardiovascular screening outcomes, including total screenings completed, referral numbers, positive screening rates, and false positive data.

Requires Department of Education and Department of Health to distribute educational materials on sudden cardiac arrest to families and implement training programs for healthcare providers on screening guidelines.