SB1692 Summary

• Schools must establish concussion oversight teams to create return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols based on CDC guidelines for student athletes who sustain suspected concussions.

• Students suspected of having a concussion must be immediately removed from practice or competition and cannot return until evaluated by a physician, athletic trainer, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant and cleared in writing.

• All coaches, game officials, athletic trainers, nurses, and non-licensed healthcare professionals serving on concussion oversight teams must complete at least 2 hours of concussion training every 2 years from an approved provider.

• Schools must have students and parents sign acknowledgment forms before participation explaining concussion prevention, symptoms, treatment, and return-to-play guidelines approved by the Illinois High School Association.

• Schools must develop written emergency action plans addressing serious injuries and acute medical conditions, including roles, communication methods, emergency equipment, and transport procedures, to be reviewed annually by athletic personnel.