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ID H0060
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires the Idaho State Department of Education to develop and post guidelines and educational materials about sudden cardiac arrest symptoms, including an information sheet that students and parents must sign annually before athletic participation
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Mandates removal of students from athletic activities if they faint or exhibit cardiac symptoms (seizures, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, racing heart, unexplained fatigue), with return only after written medical clearance
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Requires all coaches to complete annual sudden cardiac arrest training through Simon's Heart or a state-approved equivalent course before being eligible to coach
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Establishes minimum coach discipline penalties by July 1, 2027: first violation results in season suspension, second violation in suspension for remainder of season plus next season, third violation in permanent coaching ban
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Provides civil liability protection for coaches unless found to have acted in a grossly negligent or reckless manner; effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to require public schools to develop sudden cardiac arrest prevention training and to require school districts to establish certain policies for the discipline of coaches.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
1/27/2025