West Virginia SB162 mandates the Board of Education to create a concussion protocol rule in consultation with the Board of Physical Therapy.

West Virginia SB162 requires the West Virginia Board of Education to create a legislative rule governing concussion protocol, education, and training. The rule applies to school athletic events, youth sports league teams practicing on school grounds, and events regulated by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. The initial rule must comply with existing concussion management code sections but may recommend amendments or repeals if better methods are identified. The rule must also specify who needs concussion-related education.

West Virginia SB162 mandates the Board of Education to create a concussion protocol rule in consultation with the Board of Physical Therapy.

West Virginia SB162 requires the West Virginia Board of Education to create a legislative rule governing concussion protocol, education, and training. The rule applies to school athletic events, youth sports league teams practicing on school grounds, and events regulated by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. The initial rule must comply with existing concussion management code sections but may recommend amendments or repeals if better methods are identified. The rule must also specify who needs concussion-related education.