Pennsylvania HB2042 mandates concussion management training for coaches and outlines protocols for student athletes.

HB2042 requires coaches to complete concussion management certification training annually and prohibits them from coaching until they do. It mandates that students or pre-adult participants showing concussion symptoms be removed from play and not returned until cleared by a medical professional. Schools and sponsoring organizations must distribute return-to-learn information and require parents to acknowledge receipt of concussion information. The Departments of Health and Education must develop educational materials on concussion risks and management.

Pennsylvania HB2042 mandates concussion management training for coaches and outlines protocols for student athletes.

HB2042 requires coaches to complete concussion management certification training annually and prohibits them from coaching until they do. It mandates that students or pre-adult participants showing concussion symptoms be removed from play and not returned until cleared by a medical professional. Schools and sponsoring organizations must distribute return-to-learn information and require parents to acknowledge receipt of concussion information. The Departments of Health and Education must develop educational materials on concussion risks and management.