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This bill requires the West Virginia Board of Education, in consultation with the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, to develop a comprehensive legislative rule governing concussion protocol, education, and training in schools and youth sports. The bill defines key terms, including a "Concussion Education, Prevention, and Response Plan" as a written document establishing concussion-related education requirements and practices for prevention and response. The rule will apply to school athletic practices, events representing schools, youth sports league teams playing on school grounds, and activities regulated by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. Each school will be required to adopt a specific concussion plan in accordance with the state board's rules. The West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy may provide a draft rule for consideration and can recommend legislative amendments if they believe they have a better method for educating personnel or managing concussions. The rule will specify which individuals must receive concussion-related education and aims to improve safety and awareness around head injuries in school and youth sports settings.

Education

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