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SENATE BILL NO. 665 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- February 1, 2016 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-271.7, relating to middle school athletics; pre-participation physical examination. ---------- Patrons Prior to Engrossment--Senators Marsden and Favola ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-271.7 as follows:

§ 22.1-271.7. Middle school student-athletes; pre-participation physical examination.

No middle school student shall be a participant on or try out for any school athletic team or squad  [ with a predetermined roster, regular practices, and scheduled competitions with other middle schools  ] unless such student has submitted to the school principal a signed report from a licensed physician, a licensed nurse practitioner practicing in accordance with his practice agreement, or a licensed physician assistant acting under the supervision of a licensed physician attesting that such student has been examined and found to be physically fit for athletic competition.