The proposed bill introduces a new chapter, CHAPTER 91.2, titled the "School and Youth Programs Concussion Act," which aims to enhance the management of concussions in interscholastic athletic activities. It mandates the establishment of concussion oversight teams within public, charter, and private schools that have students participating in such activities. These teams are responsible for creating protocols for students' return to play and return to learn after a suspected concussion, based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The bill requires that students and their guardians sign a form acknowledging receipt of information about concussions before participating in interscholastic athletics. It outlines specific procedures for the immediate removal of students from practice or competition if a concussion is suspected, detailing that a student must be evaluated by a licensed healthcare professional before returning to play or practice. The bill also sets forth requirements for the completion of established return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols, ensuring that a student is cleared by a healthcare professional before resuming participation.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing chapter 16-91, which previously governed concussion management in youth sports, thereby consolidating and updating the legal framework surrounding this important issue. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.