Florida now requires ECG heart screening for all first-time high school athletes

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Starting this year, Florida is requiring all new high school athletes to get an ECG heart screening before they can practice, try out, or play.

The schools are working with a nonprofit to provide these tests at low cost.

Before they ever step onto the field, first-time high school athletes in Florida will now need an ECG screening…

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