TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Leon County high school athletes will need one-time EKGs starting in the 2026-2027 school year to detect heart conditions early and improve student safety. New EKG requirements coming for Leon County high school athletes to detect heart conditionsBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I'm Justin White, your College Town neighborhood reporter. New health requirements are coming for high school athletes in Leon County starting in the 2026–2027 school year, aimed at improving early detection of heart conditions in student athletes. Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, high school athletes will need a one-time EKG before joining a school sports team. The policy, unanimously approved by the Leon County School Board under FHSAA guidelines, includes religious, medical, and cost-based exemptions.