The 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. This 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 rule will apply to athletic practices and events involving schools and youth sports league teams that utilize school facilities. It will also ensure compliance with existing concussion-related codes and allow for recommendations to amend or repeal these codes if better methods are identified.

Additionally, the bill specifies that schools must adopt the Concussion Education, Prevention, and Response Plan as outlined in the new rule. It defines key terms such as "Concussion Education, Prevention, and Response Plan," "School," and "Youth sports league team," to clarify the scope and application of the legislation. The intent is to ensure that appropriate personnel receive necessary education on concussion management, thereby improving safety for student-athletes across the state.

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Introduced Version: 18-5-22f