What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 205.
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.
Status:
Expired
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