AK SB22

Establishes legislative findings that concussions are common traumatic brain injuries in student athletes, with an estimated 3.9 million occurring annually in the United States from sports and recreational activities.

Requires school districts to consult with the Alaska School Activities Association to develop guidelines educating coaches, students, and parents about concussion nature, risks, and return-to-play standards.

Mandates annual written concussion information be provided to students and parents/guardians of students under 18, with signed verification required before participation in school athletic activities.

Requires immediate removal from practice or games for students suspected of concussion and prohibits return to play without written clearance from a licensed health care provider or person supervised by a licensed physician with current concussion evaluation certification.

Provides limited liability protection for unpaid evaluators (except for reckless, intentional misconduct, or gross negligence) and shields school districts from liability for nonprofit youth organization employees/contractors when proper insurance ($50,000 individual/$100,000 incident minimum) and concussion protocols are verified.