Teaching with Technology, Innovation, and Experience
The
incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among student athletes, often due to
undetected heart conditions, has caused great concern throughout New Jersey. In
response to this serious problem and in an effort to increase awareness and
emphasize prevention of possible sudden death of young athletes, the
Legislature passed and the Governor signed P. L. 2009, Chapter 260. The law
established the New Jersey Student Athlete Cardiac Screening Task Force.
The Task
Force has completed the portion of its mandate to develop an informational
brochure about sudden cardiac death for distribution to all districts in the
State. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41 school districts are required to
distribute the pamphlet to the parents or guardians of students participating
in school sports. Below is the brochure for your reference and information.
