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HB 2088: pupils; concussions; parental notification

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15

BILL STATUS: Education

 

Legend: Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to parental notification for concussions.

Provisions

1.       Requires a student's parent or guardian to be immediately notified by the school district in the event of a suspected concussion. (Sec. 1)

2.       Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

School districts are charged with prescribing and enforcing policies and procedures for the health and safety of students participating in athletics. Included is a requirement to prescribe information forms and guidelines explaining the risks and dangers of concussions and head injuries. Prior to a student participating in athletic activity, they and their parent must annually sign an information form to affirm their awareness of the risk of concussion. A student who is suspected of sustaining a concussion during athletic activities must be immediately removed. Student may resume athletic activity on the same day if a health care provider rules out the possibility of a concussion and on a subsequent day if they receive written clearance to resume athletic activity (A.R.S. § 15-341).

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2088

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Education

 

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