NY A10665

Requires annual physical examinations for students ages 19 and younger to include evaluation of family history for cardiac conditions using the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) form and American Heart Association's 14-point screening for heart disease.

Mandates a statewide cardiac evaluation form with specific questions about fainting, exercise-related chest pain, family history of sudden cardiac death before age 50, and family history of genetic cardiac conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and long QT syndrome.

Requires physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners performing pediatric examinations to complete a childhood cardiac screening professional development course every four years and maintain a certificate of completion.

Prohibits students from participating in school athletic programs unless they receive a physical examination including cardiac health screening within 60 days before the first practice of the athletic season.

Directs the Department of Health to create a pamphlet explaining sudden cardiac arrest, early warning signs, and privately available screening options, to be distributed to all school districts and provided to parents of student athletes.