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NY A10675
Bill
Status
3/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sam Berger
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AI Summary
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Expands authorization for student athletes to return to play after a concussion to include clearance from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner, in addition to licensed physicians
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Requires students to return to a full class schedule without academic accommodations related to the brain injury before resuming athletic activity
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Adds medical directors employed by or under contract to schools to the list of personnel required to complete biennial concussion recognition and treatment training
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Expands optional concussion management teams to include school principals, guidance counselors, and teachers alongside existing members like athletic directors, nurses, and coaches
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Updates gender-neutral language throughout the statute, replacing "he or she" with "such pupil"
Legislative Description
Relates to updating school concussion management and response protocols; requires that the injured student have returned to a full class schedule without academic accommodations prior to resuming athletic activity.
Last Action
print number 10675a
4/13/2026