New Jersey S4706 mandates annual baseline concussion testing for student-athletes and cheerleaders in grades six through 12.
New Jersey S4706 requires the use of annual baseline concussion testing for student-athletes and cheerleaders in grades six through 12. This bill amends existing law to incorporate baseline concussion testing into school district policies. Baseline concussion testing involves a neurocognitive exam conducted before the start of an athletic season to assess pre-symptomatic brain functions. The results of this test are used to diagnose concussion-related symptoms.
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