SF 3268

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/10/2020 09:19am

A bill for an act
relating to education; establishing standards for preventing sudden cardiac arrest
in student athletes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, sections 124E.03,
subdivision 7; 128C.02, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [121A.35] SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST PREVENTION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Youth athletic activity" means any sport or other athletic activity related to
competition, practice, or training exercises which is intended for youth athletes and at which
a coach or official is present in an official capacity as a coach or official. For the purposes
of school-sponsored sports under this section, youth athletic activities are extracurricular
athletic activities.
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new text begin (c) "Youth athlete" means a person under age 18 who actively participates in an athletic
activity, including a sport.
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new text begin (d) "Provider" means a health care provider who is:
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new text begin (1) registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily authorized by the state to
provide medical treatment;
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new text begin (2) trained and experienced in evaluating and managing pediatric cardiac arrest; and
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new text begin (3) practicing within the person's medical training and scope of practice.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin School-sponsored sports; educational materials. new text end

new text begin (a) The appropriate sports
governing body, including the high school league under chapter 128C, among other sports
governing bodies, shall work with public and nonpublic school coaches, officials, youth
athletes, and the athletes' parents or guardians to make information available about the nature
and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest, including the risks associated with continuing
to play or practice after experiencing one or more symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, such
as fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pains, dizziness, and abnormal racing heart rate.
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new text begin (b) The sports governing body may use existing materials developed by organizations
dedicated to protecting youth from sudden cardiac arrest and preventable sudden cardiac
death.
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new text begin (c) At the start of each school year, school officials shall make information available
about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest to youth athletes and the athletes'
parents or guardians. If a parent of a youth athlete must sign a consent form to allow the
youth athlete to participate in a school-sponsored athletic activity, the form must include
information about the nature and risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Informational meeting. new text end

new text begin A school 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. In addition to students, parents, coaches, and other
school officials, informational meetings may include providers and athletic trainers.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Removal from play. new text end

new text begin (a) A student who, as determined by a game official,
coach from the student's team, certified athletic trainer, licensed physician, or other official
designated by the student's school, exhibits signs or symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest
while participating in an athletic activity shall be removed from participation at that time,
subject to paragraph (c).
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new text begin (b) If a student is known to have exhibited signs or symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest
at any time prior to or following an athletic activity, the student must not participate in the
athletic activity, subject to paragraph (c).
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new text begin (c) A student who has been removed or prevented from participating in an athletic activity
under paragraph (a) or (b) must not return to participating in the athletic activity until the
student is evaluated and cleared for participation in writing by a provider.
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new text begin (d) The provider may consult any other licensed or certified medical professionals trained
and experienced in evaluating and managing sudden cardiac arrest in children to help
determine whether a student is ready to return to participation in athletic activities.
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new text begin (e) Failure to remove a student or allowing a student to continue to participate in an
athletic activity as required under this section does not violate section 604A.11, subdivision
2, clause (6), consistent with subdivision 7.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Required training course. new text end

new text begin Each coach and official involved in youth athletic
activities must receive initial training and then subsequent training at least once every three
school years thereafter. A coach or official must not coach or officiate the youth athletic
activity until they complete the required training.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Other youth athletic activities. new text end

new text begin A sponsor of youth athletic activities not
associated with a school is encouraged to follow this section.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Construction. new text end

new text begin This section does not create any additional liability for or create
any cause of action against a school or school district or any office, employee, or volunteer
of a school or school district.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for the 2020-2021 school year and later.
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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 124E.03, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Additional program-specific requirements.

(a) A charter school offering
online courses or programs must comply with section 124D.095 governing online learning.

(b) A charter school that provides early childhood health and developmental screening
must comply with sections 121A.16 to 121A.19 governing early childhood screening.

(c) A charter school that provides school-sponsored youth athletic activities must comply
with section 121A.38 governing policies on concussions.

new text begin (d) A charter school that provides school-sponsored youth athletic activities must comply
with the requirements of section 121A.35 governing policies on sudden cardiac arrest
prevention.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for the 2020-2021 school year and later.
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Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 128C.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 3c. new text end

new text begin Sudden cardiac arrest awareness, safety, and prevention. new text end

new text begin The league may
adopt a sudden cardiac arrest awareness, safety, and prevention policy that exceeds the
requirements of section 121A.35.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for the 2020-2021 school year and later.
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