Many FAFP members have voiced their concern regarding the recent passage of legislation (SB 1070) that requires a one-time electrocardiogram (ECG) for high school student athletes beginning next school year, in August of 2026.  The FAFP is actively engaged with all stakeholders in an attempt to address the logistical, financial, and access to care issues associated with implementation of this requirement over the course of the next twelve months.  This includes connecting with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, relevant state medical specialty societies, Who We Play For, school districts, and more.  Part of these discussions will be to fully understand the exemptions (e.g., securing a certificate of medical exemption or providing a written objection by a parent due to religious tenets) and how it impacts family physicians in their role of providing preparticipation sports physicals.

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Significant updates will be provided to FAFP members as soon as they are available, but rest assured the FAFP is working hard to ensure the most important component of this requirement is not negatively impacted, Florida’s student athletes.  Additional comments or concerns may be emailed to Jay Millson (jmillson@fafp.org).