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NY A10675

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sam Berger

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires students to return to a full class schedule without academic accommodations related to the brain injury before resuming athletic activity

  • Adds medical directors employed by or under contract to schools to the list of personnel required to complete biennial concussion recognition and treatment training

  • Expands optional concussion management teams to include school principals, guidance counselors, and teachers alongside existing members like athletic directors, nurses, and coaches

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education3/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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