CT HB06492

Coaches holding State Board of Education permits must complete exertional heat illness awareness education prior to each season beginning July 1, 2022, and annually review the program thereafter

State Board of Education must develop or approve an exertional heat illness awareness education program by January 1, 2022, in consultation with athletic trainers, sports medical doctors, heat illness researchers, and county medical associations

Program content must address symptom recognition, obtaining proper medical treatment, nature and risks of heat illness, danger of continuing athletic activity after heat illness, and proper return-to-activity procedures

Local and regional boards of education must prohibit student athletes from participating in intramural or interscholastic activities unless the student athlete and parent/guardian complete training through written materials, online videos, or in-person sessions and sign an informed consent form

State Board of Education may revoke coaching permits for coaches found in violation of this section