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MI SB0716
Bill
AI Summary
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School district boards and public school academy boards offering interscholastic or competitive athletic programs must develop guidelines by August 1, 2012 to educate coaches, student athletes, and parents about concussion and head injury risks, including dangers of continuing participation after injury.
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Guidelines may be based on protocols, policies, or information developed by statewide interscholastic athletic associations.
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School district boards and public school academy boards must adopt and implement a wellness policy by the 2012-2013 school year to promote healthy habits among students, including proper nutrition and physical activity.
Legislative Description
Education; school districts; concussion and head injury information and wellness plan; require public schools to adopt. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding secs. 1290 & 1503.
Education, school districts
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
10/4/2011