Sarasota schools say they are partnering with Who We Play For to offer ECG heart screenings for student-athletes during upcoming physical nights.

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death on school campuses and often impacts students with no known symptoms. These quick, noninvasive screenings can help detect underlying heart conditions and potentially save lives.

Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida’s Second Chance Act will require certain students in grades 9–12 to complete a heart screening before participating in school athletics. These events help families meet that requirement.

April 13 at Booker High School from 5 to 8 p.m. Register: http://whoweplayfor.org/form-redirect?id=260976156612058

April 15 at North Port High School from 5 to 9 p.m. Register: http://whoweplayfor.org/form-redirect?id=260706708043050

Cost is $20 per student. Additional high schools will be scheduled in May.

We encourage families at Booker and North Port High School, particularly incoming 9th graders and student athletes, to take advantage of this opportunity.

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