H7902

Replaces the existing chapter on this subject by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams, develop removal-from-play, return-to-play, and return-to-learn protocols, and develop a concussion brochure.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Education