Existing law does not require a youth athlete who has been removed from play because of a concussion or head injury to receive a written clearance to return to play in a game from a health care provider who has been trained in the evaluation and management of concussion or head injuries.
This bill would require each local board of education in concert with the Alabama High School Athletic Association to develop guidelines and other pertinent information regarding medical evaluation of concussions or head injuries.
This bill would provide that a youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time.
This bill would require a youth athlete who has been removed from play because of a concussion to receive a written clearance to return to play from a health care provider who has been trained in the evaluation and management of concussion before the player is allowed to return to play in a game.
This bill would provide that a health care provider would be not liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in the rendering of care, other than acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
Source: Alabama Legislature