Bill > H1876

This bill establishes a special commission to study concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools. The commission will consist of 9 members, including the Commissioner of Public Health, representatives from various organizations, and experts in sports-related concussions and brain trauma. The commission will analyze data on the prevalence and causes of sports-related concussions, review safety policies and rules, and study the cost and effectiveness of baseline concussion testing. The commission will make recommendations on methods to reduce and prevent concussions, procedures for schools to identify and respond to concussions, whether baseline testing should be required, necessary legislation, and review of educational standards on concussions and long-term brain trauma consequences. The commission is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Joint Committee on Public Health by May 1, 2020, with a preliminary report due by December 1, 2019.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1876