For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Exercise and physical activity” includes all of the following:

(1) Interscholastic athletics.

(2) An athletic contest, event, or competition, other than interscholastic athletics, sponsored by a school, including cheerleading and club-sponsored sports activities.

(3) Noncompetitive cheerleading sponsored by a school.

(4) Practices, conditioning, drills, and scrimmages for all of the activities listed under paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive.

(5) Physical education classes.

(b) “Licensed healthcare provider” means a licensed medical practitioner skilled in the evaluation and screening of youth heart conditions related to viral exposure.

(c) “School” means a public elementary or secondary school, including a charter school, or a private school that conducts athletic and physical activities.

(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 123, Sec. 1. (AB 856) Effective July 23, 2021. Inoperative July 1, 2024, pursuant to Section 33477.9. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 33477.9.)