Chronic traumatic encephalopathy awareness.
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Overview
This resolution urges California to improve brain safety for young athletes by addressing the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). It calls for amending existing concussion protocols to include specific education for guardians and coaches about CTE, particularly regarding subconcussive impacts and preventative measures. The resolution also encourages youth sports organizations to reduce head impacts and voluntarily report on head injury exposure.
Key provisions
- Declare the Legislature’s commitment to evidence-based brain safety for youth athletes.
- Require annual distribution of CTE-specific information sheets to guardians and coaches.
- Prohibit athletic participation until guardians certify receipt of CTE education.
- Include evidence-based data on pediatric CTE risks in information sheets.
- Require youth sports organizations to implement modified rules to reduce head impacts.
- Mandate voluntary submission of annual safety reports documenting head impact exposure.
- Encourage noncontact alternatives for athletes and their families.
- Call for future amendments to the California Youth Football Act.
Who is affected
- Youth athletes
- Parents of youth athletes
- Coaches of youth sports organizations
- Youth sports organizations (football, soccer, lacrosse, etc.)
- California Legislature
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