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LA SCR39
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to make a training program accessible to athletic directors and coaches on preventing and treating student athlete injuries
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Cites that 35 million U.S. students play sports annually, with 7-10% requiring medical treatment for sports injuries each year
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Notes training deficiencies among youth coaches: less than half trained in CPR/first aid, only one-third trained in injury prevention, and only one-quarter trained in concussion management (2021 Sports and Fitness Industry Association report)
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Recommends training cover emergency preparedness, concussions, heat-related injuries, cardiac abnormalities, infectious disease prevention, mental health recognition, and substance abuse awareness
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Encourages collaboration between schools, state health officials, and athletic organizations to develop youth sports injury prevention strategies
Legislative Description
Requests BESE to make accessible to athletic directors and coaches a training program covering important safety information for the prevention and treatment of injuries in student athletes.
BESE
Last Action
Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
6/12/2025