Rhode Island S2782 mandates school districts to establish concussion oversight teams, develop protocols for student return to play and learn, and.

Rhode Island S2782 amends the state's approach to managing concussions in school sports by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams. These teams must develop protocols for student removal from play, return to play, and return to learn, all based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence and CDC guidelines. The bill also mandates the creation of a concussion brochure and requires student athletes and their parents or guardians to sign a form acknowledging receipt of concussion information before participation.

Rhode Island S2782 mandates school districts to establish concussion oversight teams, develop protocols for student return to play and learn, and.

Rhode Island S2782 amends the state's approach to managing concussions in school sports by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams. These teams must develop protocols for student removal from play, return to play, and return to learn, all based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence and CDC guidelines. The bill also mandates the creation of a concussion brochure and requires student athletes and their parents or guardians to sign a form acknowledging receipt of concussion information before participation.