CT HB05130

Coaches must immediately remove student athletes from participation upon observing signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion, or upon diagnosis of a concussion.

Parent or legal guardian must be notified within twenty-four hours of removal, with reasonable effort to notify immediately.

Student athlete cannot participate in supervised team activities involving physical exertion until receiving written clearance from a licensed health care professional trained in concussion evaluation and management.

After initial clearance, student athlete cannot participate in full, unrestricted team activities until no longer exhibiting concussion signs or symptoms and receiving additional written clearance from a qualified health care professional.

Expands the definition of "licensed health care professional" to include physical therapists licensed under chapter 376, in addition to physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and athletic trainers.