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IL HB4365
Bill
Status
8/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Welch
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AI Summary
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Requires athletic associations regulating interscholastic high school athletics to mandate monthly concussion reports from member schools with certified athletic trainers, beginning with the 2016-2017 school year.
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Reports must cover student-athletes who sustained concussions during school-sponsored activities overseen by athletic trainers or when the athletic director is aware of a concussion, with all reporting kept anonymous regarding student names.
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Athletic associations must compile reported data into an annual report and submit it to the General Assembly, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
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Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for associations and member schools reporting concussions, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct.
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Allows athletic associations to take disciplinary action against member schools that fail to complete required concussion reporting.
Legislative Description
IHSA-CONCUSSION REPORTING
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0831
8/19/2016