The bill amends Section 280.13C of the Iowa Code to enhance the training requirements for coaches regarding concussions and brain injuries. It mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union collaborate to develop training materials and courses that cover evaluation, prevention, symptoms, risks, and long-term effects of concussions and brain injuries.

The key change in the bill is the specification that only coaches are required to complete the training every two years, as opposed to both coaches and contest officials, which was previously stated in the law. This adjustment aims to clarify the responsibility of coaches in ensuring they are adequately trained to handle concussion-related issues in their athletes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 280.13C