Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, Chapter 500 of the Laws of 2021, and Commissioner’s regulation §136.9 are effective July 1, 2022. The Act was written to ensure that schools, students, and parents are provided with critical, lifesaving information on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) risks, signs and symptoms, to ensure students at risk are evaluated prior to participation in athletics, and that SCA is immediately recognized and treated to prevent death.  Please read the Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act Parent Letter for more information.

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The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act Parent Letter (English)

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act Parent Letter (Spanish)

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