Rhode Island H7903 mandates schools to create plans for academic accommodations for students diagnosed with concussions or brain injuries.

Rhode Island H7903 requires schools to implement a plan to provide academic accommodations for students diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury. The Department of Education must develop a form describing nonmedical academic accommodations. Schools must implement immediate and temporary accommodations within ten days of notification and review them every two months. The bill also mandates training for coaches, school nurses, and teachers on concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

Rhode Island H7903 mandates schools to create plans for academic accommodations for students diagnosed with concussions or brain injuries.

Rhode Island H7903 requires schools to implement a plan to provide academic accommodations for students diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury. The Department of Education must develop a form describing nonmedical academic accommodations. Schools must implement immediate and temporary accommodations within ten days of notification and review them every two months. The bill also mandates training for coaches, school nurses, and teachers on concussions and traumatic brain injuries.