CT HB05431

Coaches holding intramural or interscholastic athletics permits must complete initial training on concussions (effective immediately) and exertional heat illness (starting school year 2022-2023) before commencing coaching assignments.

Exertional heat illness is defined as illness from physical activity in heat, including heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

State Board of Education must develop or approve training courses and annual review materials on exertional heat illness by January 1, 2022, covering symptom recognition, proper medical treatment, risks, and return-to-activity procedures.

Local and regional boards of education must create exertional heat illness education plans by January 1, 2022, and prohibit student athletes from participating in athletics starting July 1, 2022, unless they and their parents/guardians complete the training.

The State Board of Education may revoke coaching permits of coaches found in violation of these requirements.