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 regarding concussion prevention, symptoms, treatment, and oversight before participating in interscholastic athletics. It also stipulates that a student must be removed from practice or competition immediately if a concussion is suspected and cannot return until they have been evaluated and cleared by a qualified healthcare professional.

Additionally, the bill includes definitions for key terms such as "athletic trainer," "coach," "concussion," and "student," and outlines the composition and responsibilities of the concussion oversight teams. The existing chapter, CHAPTER 16-91, is repealed in its entirety, indicating a significant overhaul of the previous regulations surrounding concussion management in youth sports. The new provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.