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MO SB502
Bill
Status
2/24/2015
Primary Sponsor
Eric Schmitt
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AI Summary
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Amends the "Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Prevention Act" (Section 167.765, RSMo) to add a requirement that suspected concussions or brain injuries must be determined by an objective test or measure
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Youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion must be removed from competition immediately and for a minimum of 24 hours
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Athletes cannot return to play until evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in concussion management who provides written clearance
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School districts must annually distribute concussion and brain injury information sheets to youth athletes, which must be signed by a parent or guardian before participation
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Department of Health and Senior Services works with statewide school boards, activities associations, and brain injury advocacy organizations to develop educational guidelines for coaches, athletes, and parents
Legislative Description
Requires that an objective test or measure be used to determine whether a youth athlete is suspected of sustaining a brain injury or concussion during a game or practice
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee
4/23/2015