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2013 SESSION

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SB 1252 Student-athletes; policies and procedures regarding identification, etc., of suspected concussions.

Introduced by: Ralph S. Northam | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Policies on concussions in student-athletes. Requires each non-interscholastic youth sports program utilizing public school property to establish policies and procedures based on either the local school division's guidelines or the Board of Education's guidelines regarding the identification and handling of suspected concussions in student-athletes. The bill also directs the Board of Education to review and revise the Board's guidelines on concussions as necessary.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Policies on concussions in student athletes. Requires each non-interscholastic youth sports program utilizing public school property or some other public playground, athletic field, or facility to establish policies and procedures regarding the identification and handling of suspected concussions in student-athletes. The bill adds definitions for "student-athlete" and "non-interscholastic youth sports program."