This bill amends the Safety in Youth Sports Act, originally enacted on November 9, 2011, to enhance the management of concussions and traumatic brain injuries among student athletes. Key changes include an expanded definition of "athletic activity" to encompass organized leagues and recreational team activities for pre-adult participants that are not associated with school entities. Additionally, new definitions for "pre-adult participant" and "return-to-learn" are introduced, emphasizing the importance of a structured approach to recovery following a brain injury.

The bill also updates the responsibilities of the Department of Health and the Department of Education in developing educational materials about concussions, requiring pre-adult participants and their guardians to acknowledge receipt of this information before participation. It mandates that any pre-adult participant showing signs of a concussion must be removed from play and cannot return until cleared by a medical professional. Furthermore, sponsoring organizations are required to distribute return-to-learn information, and coaches must complete a concussion management certification training course approved by relevant health authorities before coaching. These amendments aim to improve safety protocols and awareness regarding concussions in youth sports.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2614 (Nov 18, 2025): P.L.411, No.101