CT HB06722

Requires operators of youth athletic activities (municipalities, businesses, and nonprofits) to provide written or electronic concussion education statements to youth athletes aged 7-19 and their parents/guardians upon registration, effective January 1, 2016, and annually thereafter.

Concussion education statements must address recognition of concussion signs and symptoms, proper medical treatment procedures, nature and risks of concussions, and protocols for returning to athletic activity after a concussion.

Requires school-based coaches to complete an initial concussion training course prior to commencing their coaching assignment.

Requires coaches to annually review current concussion information prior to each athletic season, beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.

Requires coaches to complete a refresher concussion course every five years as a condition for coaching permit reissuance, beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.