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HB 961

Public Schools and Youth Sports Programs - Concussion Protocol - Alterations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by April Miller

HB 961 modifies Maryland public school and youth sports concussion management protocols, altering how schools identify, report, and manage student athlete head injuries.

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 961

Legislative bill overview

HB 961 modifies Maryland's concussion protocols for public schools and youth sports programs. The bill alters existing requirements for how schools must manage, report, and respond to suspected concussions among student athletes. Specific changes to the protocol will be detailed in the bill's substantive provisions once fully enacted.

Why is this important

Concussion management directly affects student athlete health and safety, with long-term neurological consequences if mishandled. Schools' protocols determine whether injuries are properly identified, whether athletes return to play safely, and whether parents receive timely notification. These changes could strengthen protections or reduce administrative burdens depending on their direction.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes: The bill's specific alterations are unclear from available information—whether it expands protections, streamlines procedures, or modifies reporting requirements will determine stakeholder support
  • Baseline competency concerns: Questions about whether schools have adequate training and resources to implement new protocols consistently across districts
  • Parental involvement balance: Tensions between giving schools flexibility versus ensuring parents have meaningful authority over return-to-play decisions for their children

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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