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Student Safety: Mandatory Concussion Prevention and Management Standards in Schools.

This law establishes nationwide minimum safety standards to protect students from concussions sustained during school and athletic activities. It mandates that schools develop comprehensive concussion management plans, immediately remove suspected cases from play, and provide necessary academic and medical support for recovering students. States failing to implement these rules risk losing federal education funding.
Key points
Mandatory Safety Plans: Every school must implement a standard concussion management plan, including training for all personnel (coaches, teachers, nurses) and education for parents.
Immediate Removal from Play: Any student suspected of having a concussion must be immediately removed from school-sponsored athletic activities and cannot return that day.
Required Medical Clearance: Students can only return to sports after receiving written clearance from a qualified health care professional who sets a progressive recovery plan.
Academic Accommodations: Schools must provide appropriate academic support aimed at progressively reintroducing cognitive demands on students recovering from a concussion.
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Print number: 118_S_205
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_205.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Safety Plans: Every school must implement a standard concussion management plan, including training for all personnel (coaches, teachers, nurses) and education for parents.
  • Immediate Removal from Play: Any student suspected of having a concussion must be immediately removed from school-sponsored athletic activities and cannot return that day.
  • Required Medical Clearance: Students can only return to sports after receiving written clearance from a qualified health care professional who sets a progressive recovery plan.
  • Academic Accommodations: Schools must provide appropriate academic support aimed at progressively reintroducing cognitive demands on students recovering from a concussion.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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