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TN HB1410

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to athletics.


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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
04/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2021

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Safe Stars Act" to establish and revise various safety and health requirements for school youth athletic activities and community-based youth athletic activities. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Safe Stars Act," establishes and revises various safety and health requirements for school youth athletic activities and community-based youth athletic activities in Tennessee. Key provisions include requiring coaches to complete concussion recognition, sudden cardiac arrest, and heat illness prevention training, as well as receive CPR and AED training. The bill also mandates the implementation of allergy emergency response plans, emergency action plans, and severe weather policies at public schools and charter schools. Additionally, the bill encourages private schools and community-based youth athletic organizations to comply with these safety standards. The bill also requires students and their parents to acknowledge receipt and review of information on sudden cardiac arrest, electrocardiogram (EKG) testing, and other health and safety issues related to sports participation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 272 (on 05/05/2021)

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