S.2782

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DDRDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Education