CA AB2182

Establishes Neurocognitive Testing Pilot Grant Program providing funding to three Title I schools (one each in southern, central, and northern California regions) for baseline and postinjury neurocognitive testing of students in grades 9-12 participating in 12 designated interscholastic sports.

Requires participating school districts to commit to a 4-year pilot program tracking students from grade 9 through high school completion, with baseline testing repeated at intervals not exceeding 24 months and postinjury testing conducted within 72 hours of suspected head injury.

Mandates school districts, charter schools, and private schools offering interscholastic athletics to collect and maintain data on traumatic brain injuries and concussions, reported periodically to county offices of education while keeping injured students' names confidential.

Requires parents/guardians of participating athletes to be notified in writing that neurocognitive test results are available and may be shared with the athlete's physician upon request; allows grant funds for personnel training and expert consultation.

Pilot program and neurocognitive testing provisions expire January 1, 2022; requires State Department of Education to submit report to Legislature by December 31, 2021; contingent upon appropriation of funds in the annual Budget Act.