SB 866
Requiring WV Board of Education to promulgate legislative rule in consultation with WV Board of Physical Therapy
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Board of Education to create a rule, in partnership with the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, to guide concussion protocols, education, and training. The rule aims to prevent concussions and establish a plan for responding to them. Schools will be required to adopt a concussion education, prevention, and response plan based on this new rule.
Key provisions
- The West Virginia Board of Education must consult with the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy when creating the rule.
- The rule will cover concussion protocol, education, and training.
- Schools must adopt a Concussion Education, Prevention, and Response Plan.
- The initial rule must comply with existing concussion-related code sections.
- The rule can recommend amendments or repeals to existing code.
- The rule must specify who needs concussion-related education.
- The rule applies to athletic practices and events involving schools, youth sports leagues, and the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- Coaches and athletic trainers
- Youth sports league teams
- West Virginia Board of Education
Notable changes
- Requires a collaborative rule-making process between the Board of Education and the Board of Physical Therapy.
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