HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for blood pressure testing in schools. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Summary

The law mandates that any qualified health professional conducting a physical exam for a student athlete must perform a cardiovascular prescreening that follows nationally recognized, evidence‑based guidelines. If a screening shows a potential issue, the student must be referred for further evaluation, and parents receive educational materials about sudden cardiac arrest. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, together with the Louisiana Department of Health, will adopt rules to implement these requirements beginning the 2026‑27 school year.

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