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Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-6-3602

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) The departments of education and health shall develop and post on the departments' respective websites guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students, parents, and coaches about:

(1) The nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest and the risks associated with continuing to play or practice after experiencing one (1) or more symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, which include fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and an abnormal racing heart rate;

(2) Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing; and

(3) The student's or parent's option to request, from the student's family medical provider, that an electrocardiogram (EKG) be administered in addition to the student's comprehensive initial pre-participation physical examination, at a cost to be incurred by the student or the student's parent.

(b) The department of education, in collaboration with the department of health, shall develop a sudden cardiac arrest symptoms and warning signs information sheet that includes information about electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for purposes of § 49-6-3603. The information sheet must address the benefits and limitations of EKG testing.

(c) In developing the guidelines and materials under subsection (a), the departments may utilize materials developed by outside organizations.

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