Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida law will require certain student athletes to complete an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) screening prior to participation in school‑sponsored athletic programs.
To support student safety and assist families with meeting this new requirement, the School District of Manatee County is partnering with Who We Play For to offer safe and affordable ECG screenings for eligible student athletes.
An ECG screening is a quick, non‑invasive test that measures the electrical activity of the heart and can identify potential cardiac conditions that may not be detected during a standard sports physical.
The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) screening requirement applies to:
Incoming ninth‑grade students, and
Current high school students who have not previously participated in a sport sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
Register for ECG Screening
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9am-1pm
Manatee Technical College - East Campus
5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Bradenton, Florida 34211
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9am-1pm
Manatee Technical College - East Campus
5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Bradenton, Florida 34211
To learn more about the new requirement, please visit https://www.manateeschools.net/ecgscreening or contact your school’s athletic department.