Wednesday, August 17, 2011

All you need to know for 2011 UIL rules on Concussions in Texas


Concussions & Concussion Management Protocol Requirements & Information - UIL Recommendations

Concussions received by participants in sports activities are an ongoing concern at all levels. Recent interest and research in this area has prompted reevaluations of treatment and management recommendations from the high school to the professional level. Numerous agencies and associations throughout the United States responsible for developing guidelines addressing the management of concussion in high school student-athletes have developed or revised their guidelines for concussion management.

The information provided here will update interested stakeholders on the UIL requirements for concussion management in student-athletes participating in activities under the jurisdiction of the UIL and will also provide information on compliancewith Chapter 38. Sub Chapter D of the Texas Education Code (TEC) that was amended by the passage of House Bill 2038 during the 82nd legislative session.

http://www.uiltexas.org/health/info/concussions

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