HB 2578 - Expands List of Medical Professionals Who Can Clear High School Athletes for Play After a Concussion - Kansas Key Vote
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- Feb. 23, 2016
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 23, 2016
- Introduced
- Feb. 1, 2016
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Title: Expands List of Medical Professionals Who Can Clear High School Athletes for Play After a Concussion
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that requires school athletes to take time off from sports after a head injury.
Highlights:
- Prohibits school athletes who have incurred a concussion or other head injury from participating in any sports competition or practice session until the athlete has obtained and submitted to the school written clearance from a health care provider (Sec. 1).
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NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Title: Expands List of Medical Professionals Who Can Clear High School Athletes for Play After a Concussion
Committee Sponsors
- Health and Human Services Committee (Sponsor)