This bill aims to enhance concussion management in West Virginia schools by mandating the West Virginia Board of Education to create a legislative rule regarding concussion protocol, education, and training. The rule will be developed in consultation with the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and will establish a Concussion Education, Prevention, and Response Plan. The bill specifies that the rule will apply to athletic practices or events involving schools and youth sports league teams that utilize school facilities, ensuring that appropriate personnel receive necessary concussion-related education.

Additionally, the bill requires schools to adopt the Concussion Education, Prevention, and Response Plan in accordance with the newly established rules. The initial rule must comply with existing concussion management codes, but it also allows for recommendations to amend or repeal these codes if better methods for education or prevention are identified. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the safety and health of students participating in sports by formalizing concussion education and response protocols.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-22f