Iowa HF471 modifies school concussion and brain injury policies by expanding the definition of "licensed health care provider.

Iowa HF471 modifies provisions related to school concussion and brain injury policies. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union to collaborate on developing training materials and protocols for handling concussions and brain injuries in students. The bill also expands the definition of "licensed health care provider" to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers.

Iowa HF471 modifies school concussion and brain injury policies by expanding the definition of "licensed health care provider.

Iowa HF471 modifies provisions related to school concussion and brain injury policies. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union to collaborate on developing training materials and protocols for handling concussions and brain injuries in students. The bill also expands the definition of "licensed health care provider" to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers.