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ID H0313
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates new Section 33-1637 in Idaho Code requiring public school districts and charter schools to implement sudden cardiac arrest prevention protocols for student athletes
- Requires the State Department of Education and Idaho High School Activities Association to develop educational guidelines and a symptom information sheet that students and parents must sign annually before athletic participation
- Mandates all coaches complete sudden cardiac arrest training (produced by Simon's Heart or equivalent approved course) at least once every two years in even-numbered school years
- Allows coaches to remove students exhibiting cardiac symptoms during athletic activities; removed students cannot return until cleared in writing by a licensed medical professional
- Provides civil liability protection for coaches unless they acted with gross negligence or recklessness; effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to require public schools to adopt sudden cardiac arrest prevention training.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
3/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare2/25/2025
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