HI HB2273

Requires the Department of Education and Hawaii High School Athletic Association to develop a concussion educational program for public and private high schools with guidelines for concussion awareness plans.

Mandates annual concussion awareness training for coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and sports officials covering signs, symptoms, medical attention, and risks of continuing play after concussion.

Requires annual concussion awareness education for parents and students participating in school athletics, with signed acknowledgment of receipt.

Mandates immediate removal from activity of any student exhibiting signs or symptoms of concussion and requires written clearance from a licensed health care provider before returning to academics and athletics.

Requires return-to-activity plans based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence including periods of cognitive and physical rest, progressive reintroduction of demands, and monitoring by the school's certified athletic trainer if available.