03/12/2026
Starting with the 2026–2027 school year, Florida law (the “Second Chance Act”)
requires 6th-12th grade student-athletes to have an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) screening before participating in FHSAA-sanctioned sports. The mandate primarily targets incoming 9th graders and athletes new to the school, requiring documentation (EL1 form) for clearance.
The EL1 form can be located on our website. For instructions and locations on scheduling your child’s EKG screening, click on the link: www.icpeds.com/Our-Practice/Practice-News/New-EKG-Requirement-for-High-School-Athletes