ID H0548

State Board of Education and Idaho High School Activities Association shall provide access to concussion guidelines and educational information through their websites aligned with CDC standards for coaches, athletes, and parents/guardians.

Youth athletes and their parents/guardians must review concussion guidelines and sign confirmation before participating in any organized practice or game each sports season.

Any suspected concussion during a game must result in immediate removal of the athlete from play by a qualified health care professional, team coach (age 18+), or game official; same-day return is only permitted with qualified health care professional clearance.

Athletes removed from practice due to suspected concussion cannot return to play without evaluation and authorization from a qualified health care professional, with at least one day of withholding from play required.

Qualified health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and athletic trainers licensed in Idaho and trained in concussion management; parents, guardians, or relatives cannot serve as qualified professionals for their own athletes.