Rhode Island H7902 mandates school districts to establish concussion oversight teams, develop return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols, and.

Rhode Island H7902 replaces existing concussion protocols by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams. These teams must develop protocols for removal-from-play, return-to-play, and return-to-learn, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The bill also mandates the creation of a concussion brochure. Youth athletes must be removed from play if a concussion is suspected, and they cannot return until evaluated by a licensed physician. Coaches are prohibited from authorizing a student's return to play or practice.

Rhode Island H7902 mandates school districts to establish concussion oversight teams, develop return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols, and.

Rhode Island H7902 replaces existing concussion protocols by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams. These teams must develop protocols for removal-from-play, return-to-play, and return-to-learn, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The bill also mandates the creation of a concussion brochure. Youth athletes must be removed from play if a concussion is suspected, and they cannot return until evaluated by a licensed physician. Coaches are prohibited from authorizing a student's return to play or practice.