SB 585
Relating to Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act, aims to improve the safety of student athletes in West Virginia. It establishes a Student Athlete Safety Advisory Committee to evaluate safety rules, equipment, and make recommendations. The bill mandates the use of impact-reducing helmet covers during football practices and creates a grant program to help schools purchase safety equipment. It also defines key terms and establishes a grant fund to support these efforts.
Key provisions
- Creates the Cohen Craddock Student Athlete Safety Act.
- Establishes a Student Athlete Safety Advisory Committee to evaluate safety protocols and equipment.
- Requires the use of impact-reducing helmet covers during high school and middle school football practices.
- Creates the Cohen Craddock Memorial Grant Program to fund safety equipment purchases.
- Creates the Cohen Craddock Memorial Grant Fund to provide grant funding.
- Defines key terms related to student athlete safety.
- Requires warranty and certification protections for football helmets when used with impact-reducing covers.
- Directs the Department of Education to administer the grant program and advisory committee.
Who is affected
- High school students
- Middle school students
- High school athletic programs
- Middle school athletic programs
- West Virginia Department of Education
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