Florida high school athletes required to have EKG before playing starting in 2026
Aug 12, 2025New Florida Law Alert!
Starting for the 2026-27 school year, high school athletes will be required to have an EKG BEFORE they are allowed to play. Florida is the first state in the country to require this.
Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Elliot Pearson provided his expertise to WPBF 25 News about how this law will help keep our kids safe.
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