ID H0632

Repeals previous Section 33-1625 and replaces it with updated concussion and head injury guidelines for youth athletes in Idaho middle, junior high, and high schools

Requires the state board of education and Idaho high school activities association to provide access to concussion and head injury guidelines consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards through their websites

Mandates that youth athletes and parents receive and review CDC-based concussion guidelines before each sports season, while coaches, referees, officials, and athletic trainers must review guidelines upon employment and biannually thereafter

Requires schools to develop and implement protocols for removing athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion from play, consistent with CDC guidelines

Allows only qualified health care professionals (physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, or supervised health care professionals trained in concussion management) to authorize an athlete's return to play

Provides liability protection from civil negligence claims for individuals and youth sport organizations that reasonably act in accordance with established concussion protocols