IN SB0234

Expands the definition of "school" to include both public schools and accredited nonpublic schools, and defines "student athlete" as students in grades 5-12 participating in interscholastic or intramural sports.

Requires student athletes and parents to receive and acknowledge receipt of concussion information sheets before beginning practice for the school year.

Mandates that student athletes suspected of concussion or head injury be removed from play immediately and cannot return until evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in concussion management and cleared in writing, with at least 24 hours having passed.

Requires head football coaches and assistant football coaches to complete certified sport-specific coaching education courses covering concussion awareness, equipment fitting, heat emergency preparedness, and proper technique at least once every two years, with department approval required.

Requires all other head coaches and assistant coaches of interscholastic sports (or intramural sports by election) to complete certified coaching education courses with concussion awareness content beginning July 1, 2017, approved by the department in consultation with a physician specializing in concussions.

Provides civil immunity for coaches who comply with training requirements and act in good faith, except for gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.