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FL H0831

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Daphne Campbell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida High School Athletic Association to conduct a study evaluating the need for athletic trainers in all high schools in the state that participate in athletics

  • Directs the association to consult with school districts, medical professionals, and the Department of Health regarding the need, cost, and availability of hiring athletic trainers

  • Study must include minimum data on the number of schools currently employing athletic trainers, sports supervised by trainers, and injury rate comparisons between sports with and without athletic trainer supervision

  • Defines "high school" for purposes of the study as including grades 6 through 12

  • Requires the association to submit findings to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 1, 2011

Legislative Description

High School Athletic Trainers

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee3/3/2011

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