Sports - As introduced, requires each student who participates in a school youth athletic activity to file with the local education agency (LEA) or public charter school a preparticipation medical evaluation or an exemption; creates the safe stars advisory committee. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 36 and Title 68, Chapter 6.

Summary

The bill mandates that any student who wants to join a school‑sponsored youth sport must submit a recent medical evaluation or a written exemption based on sincerely held beliefs. It also establishes a Safe Stars advisory committee to develop and publish guidelines about sudden cardiac arrest and electrocardiogram (EKG) testing. The measures aim to improve student safety while giving families a clear opt‑out option.

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