including the risks associated with continuing to play or
practice after experiencing one (1) or more symptoms of sudden
cardiac arrest, including fainting, difficulty breathing, chest
pains, dizziness and abnormal racing heart rate.
(ii) Information about electrocardiogram testing, including
the potential risks, benefits and evidentiary basis behind
electrocardiogram testing.
(iii) The option to request, from the family's medical
provider, the administration of an electrocardiogram, in
addition to the comprehensive initial participation physical
examination, at a cost to be incurred by the parent or guardian.
(2) In developing the guidelines and materials, the
department and the Department of Education shall consult with a
nationally accredited cardiology association and may utilize
existing materials developed by organizations such as Parent
Heart Watch, Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation and
the American College of Cardiology.
(3) A student participating in or desiring to participate in
an athletic activity and the student's parent or guardian shall,
each school year and prior to participation by the student in an
athletic activity, sign and return to the student's school an
acknowledgment of receipt and review of a sudden cardiac arrest
symptoms and warning signs information sheet that includes
information about electrocardiogram testing developed under this
subsection.
(b) A school entity may hold an informational meeting prior
to the start of each athletic season for all ages of competitors
regarding the symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac
arrest and information about electrocardiogram testing developed
under this subsection. In addition to students, parents, coaches
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