HB76 - Cody's Law Signed into Law!
We are so grateful to so many people for their years of support in getting HB76 - Cody's Law passed. It's been no small effort, and a lot of years and a lot of tears have been spent.
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HB76 - Cody's Law puts the choice in parents’ hands whether their child should be screened for the #1 killer of student-athletes: sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Parents can get the physical and/or ECG done at school or with their own doctor. Schools are not required to provide ECGs, but of course it's a great service to provide alongside the physical. There is no mandate to have an ECG, rather this is an option for the parent to choose to add an ECG as a proven way to better assess heart health.
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Heart screening works: the Cody Stephens Foundation screening program has saved more than 113 lives since Cody died.
Curious what HB76 - Cody's Law means for your school or school district? Click this PDF icon to read our Frequently Asked Questions here:
Thanks to HB76 Co-Sponsor Rep. Briscoe Cain for putting this video together from the House vote on March 26.
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Thanks to HB76 - Cody's Law, parents now have the option to choose an ECG directly on the UIL preparticipation form.
Organizations Supporting HB76
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Cody Stephens Foundation
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Texas High School Coaches' Association
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Texas State Athletic Trainers Association
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August Heart
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The Cameron Juniel Project
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Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association
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Mason’s Heart Foundation
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Holden Strong Foundation
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National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter
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Run for Sarah
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Texas School Alliance
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Texas Rural Education Association
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Texas Classroom Teachers Association
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Mayor's Office, City of Houston
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Brandon Goyne Foundation
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Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
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Parent Heart Watch
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and countless individuals