ID H0676

State Board of Education shall collaborate with Idaho High School Activities Association to develop concussion and head injury guidelines, information, and forms for coaches, athletes, and parents, with materials made available on the state board's website.

Youth athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed immediately from practice or competition.

Athlete removed from play cannot return until evaluated by a licensed physician, physician assistant, athletic trainer, or advanced practice professional nurse trained in concussion management and receives written clearance to return.

Volunteer health care providers who evaluate athletes or provide written clearance are protected from civil liability except for gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct.

Law applies only to youth athletes age 17 and younger participating in sports programs provided by or through Idaho public schools, with concussion information sheets requiring yearly signatures from athletes and parents/guardians before the second practice.