Bill > S04682

This bill, known as "Josh's law," requires member schools of the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) to develop and submit comprehensive training plans for modified and high school football programs by July 15th each year. These training plans must detail all drills, activities, and equipment used during practice, and must be approved by either the section executive director (for NYSPHSAA schools) or the football sports coordinator (for PSAL schools) before the fall sports season begins. The bill also mandates that any injuries occurring during football practices be meticulously documented by coaches and reported to athletic directors, including specific details such as the team level, type of injury, activity during which the injury occurred, its relation to the approved training plan, and whether medical assistance was required. These injury records will be compiled by the respective league organizations and used to inform future training plan approvals, with the goal of enhancing student-athlete safety. The law will take effect 30 days after becoming official, and preparatory work for implementation can begin immediately.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4682