NJ SCR128

Urges New Jersey school districts to establish concussion management teams composed of school-based professionals including school physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, athletic trainers, and administrators

Concussion management teams would work together to manage student care after concussions, coordinate with families and staff, and ensure safe return to classroom and sports activities

Cites CDC data from 2022 showing approximately 2.3 million children and adolescents had been diagnosed with a concussion or brain injury in their lifetime

Notes that while school districts are already required to have written policies on concussion prevention and treatment, dedicated teams would provide readily available expertise for educators and parents

Identifies the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey as a resource to assist school districts in developing these teams