Overview: ACR 165, Urges school districts to establish concussion management teams, Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee, May 22, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to encourage all school districts in the state to establish concussion management teams. These teams would be responsible for developing and implementing policies and protocols for the prevention, identification, and management of concussions among student-athletes.
Key Provisions:
- Urges school districts to create concussion management teams
- Recommends that these teams include school administrators, athletic directors, coaches, school nurses, and other relevant personnel
- Suggests the teams develop policies for concussion prevention, identification, and management
- Encourages the teams to provide concussion education and training for coaches, athletes, and parents
Affected Parties and Impacts: This resolution would impact all public and private school districts in the state, as well as student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and parents. The goal is to improve concussion awareness and management, which could lead to better health outcomes for student-athletes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The resolution has been introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Assembly Education Committee. If passed by the legislature, it would be a non-binding recommendation to school districts to establish concussion management teams.