§ 20-34-8-5 — Distribution of information by department

Indiana § 20-34-8-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 20: EDUCATION
• Art. 34: STUDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
• Ch. 8: Student Athletes: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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(a) The department shall disseminate
guidelines, information sheets, and forms to each state accredited
nonpublic school, charter school, and each school corporation for
distribution to schools to inform and educate coaches, marching band
leaders, applicable students, and parents of applicable students of the
nature and risk of sudden cardiac arrest to applicable students. The
guidelines and information sheets must include the following
information:
(1) The nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest,
including the risks associated with continuing to play or practice
after experiencing one (1) or more symptoms of sudden cardiac
arrest, including:
(A) fainting;
(B) difficulty breathing;
(C) chest pains;
(D) dizziness; and
(E) abnormal racing heart rate.
(2) Information about electrocardiogram testing, including the
potential risks, benefits, and evidentiary basis behind
electrocardiogram testing.
(b) The department:
(1) may consult with an association, medical professionals, and
others with expertise in diagnosing and treating sudden cardiac
arrest; and
(2) may request the assistance of an association in disseminating
the guidelines, information sheets, and forms required under
subsection (a).
(c) The department may disseminate the guidelines, information
sheets, and forms required under this section in an electronic format
and must be made available on the department's Internet web site.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.139-2014, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.90; P.L.56-2021, SEC.5.