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MO SB216
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Missouri law to create the "High School Sports Brain Injury Prevention Act" by December 31, 2011
- School boards must work with the Brain Injury Association of Missouri and Missouri State High School Activities Association to develop guidelines, information, and forms educating coaches, athletes, and parents about concussion and brain injury risks
- Requires yearly concussion and brain injury information sheets signed by athlete's parent or guardian prior to practice or competition
- Youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion or brain injury must be removed from competition for no less than 24 hours
- Athletes removed from play cannot return until evaluated and cleared by a physician licensed under Missouri law and trained in concussion management; volunteer physicians providing clearance are immune from civil damages except for gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct
Legislative Description
Requires school boards to work with the Brain Injury Association of Missouri and Missouri State High School Activities Association to develop guidelines on youth athlete concussions and brain injuries
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
2/10/2011
Committee Referrals
Health, Mental Health, Seniors And Families2/10/2011
Full Bill Text
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