Florida's Second Chance Act now requires an ECG before any incoming ninth grader, or first-time FHSAA athlete in grades 10-12, can play. Returning athletes are exempt but encouraged. Screenings run minutes-long, often free, through the nonprofit Who We Play For. The law is named for Chance Gainer, a Florida student-athlete the Act memorializes.
This Season · Safety · multi-sport
Florida requires a one-time heart screening before your kid's first FHSAA season
September 17, 2026
Source: Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
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