The bill amends Section 16-91-3 of the "School and Youth Programs Concussion Act" to enhance concussion management protocols in schools. It requires all school districts to designate a licensed athletic trainer at each high school within the district, ensuring that a trained professional is available to evaluate any student athlete suspected of having a concussion. The bill mandates that a signed information sheet regarding concussions must be obtained from both the student athlete and their parent or guardian before the athlete can return to practice or competition.

Additionally, the bill updates the terminology by replacing "youth athlete" with "student athlete" throughout the text and removes the previous encouragement for baseline neuropsychological testing. Parents and/or guardians must be provided with information about concussion risks before each sports season. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen safety measures for student athletes regarding concussion awareness and management. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
320: 16-91-3