AB 2144: The California Youth Cardiac Screening Pilot Program.

The bill aims to improve pupil health by providing free cardiac screening for students in grades 5 to 12. It requires the state to establish a pilot program to administer cardiac screenings, which can be done in-house or through a contracted nonprofit organization. The program will be funded through appropriation by the legislature and will also allow for voluntary or reduced-cost services from medical providers. Annual reports will be submitted to the department of finance and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature. The program's provisions will expire on January 1, 2031.