HI SB2348

Requires cardiovascular screening for all student athletes during physical examinations, following nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines for pediatric cardiovascular care.

Mandates cardiovascular screening for all public school students as part of annual well-child visits, with results submitted to school officials.

Screenings must assess personal history (chest pain, syncope, palpitations), family history of cardiac conditions or sudden death, and physical examination findings such as heart murmurs or irregular rhythms.

Requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to distribute educational materials about sudden cardiac arrest to families of student athletes.

Directs the Department of Health to publish annual reports on screening totals, referral rates to cardiology specialists, and follow-up care outcomes including false positive rates.