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FL H0831
Bill
Status
4/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Daphne Campbell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Defines "high school" for purposes of the study as including grades 6 through 12
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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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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