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Committee prints RS 31,958 to promote sudden cardiac arrest awareness for student athletes
Summary
Representative Josh Wheeler introduced RS 31,958, a sudden cardiac arrest awareness measure asking school districts to implement policies to inform parents and coaches about symptoms and risks to student athletes. The committee voted to introduce the RS; the sponsor said the measure is budget neutral.
Representative Josh Wheeler, who represents District 35, introduced RS 31,958 to the House Health and Welfare Committee. The measure asks school districts to adopt or implement policies to make parents and coaches aware of symptoms and risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes. The committee voted to introduce the request for statute for further consideration.
Wheeler told the committee that sudden cardiac arrest is among the leading causes of death in student athletes and said the bill is budget neutral because training materials and online modules already exist for districts to use. He described the measure as adaptable so each district can tailor implementation to local needs.
Representative Redmond moved to introduce RS 31,958; the motion carried without recorded opposition in the transcript excerpt. Members noted the availability of online resources and that implementation could be adjusted to district resources.
RS 31,958 will be printed and scheduled for a full hearing where district officials and health experts can testify about best practices, training modules and any resource needs for implementation.
