Interscholastic athletics: California Interscholastic Federation: sports-related injuries.
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Overview
This bill updates California law to require the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to report on the health and safety of student athletes, specifically focusing on sports-related head injuries like concussions and other injuries. It mandates medical clearance before athletes can resume full participation after injuries sustained during competitions, practices, or training. The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability within the CIF by requiring public comment periods and reporting on incidents of racial discrimination, harassment, or hazing.
Key provisions
- Requires the CIF to report on sports-related head injuries (concussions) and other injuries.
- Mandates medical clearance for athletes returning to full participation after injuries.
- Requires the CIF to track and report incidents of racial discrimination, harassment, or hazing.
- Establishes a standardized incident form for reporting these incidents.
- Requires local educational agencies to post the incident form on their websites.
- Directs the Department of Education to develop a standardized incident form.
- Requires the CIF to hold public comment periods on its activities and policies.
- Creates a neutral appeals body for interscholastic athletic policy complaints.
Who is affected
- High school students participating in interscholastic athletics
- High school coaches and athletic administrators
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