(a) In this section, “athletic program” means any intercollegiate athletic program at a public institution of higher education in the State.
(b) The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(1) Meeting the educational needs of student athletes should be the priority for intercollegiate athletic programs in the State; and
(2) Providing adequate health and safety protections for student athletes can help prevent serious injury and death.
(c) An athletic program shall adopt and implement:
(1) Guidelines to prevent, assess, and treat serious sports–related conditions, including:
(i) Brain injury;
(ii) Heat illness; and
(iii) Rhabdomyolysis;
(2) Exercise and supervision guidelines for any student athlete who participates in an athletic program and is identified with potential life–threatening health conditions, including:
(i) Sickle cell trait; and
(ii) Asthma; and
(3) Return–to–play protocols for athletes who experience injury or illness during practice or play.
(d) (1) On or before October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the University System of Maryland Intercollegiate Athletics Workgroup shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on student athletes in the University System of Maryland, including any student athlete policy changes at each institution related to the health and safety of student athletes.
(2) On or before October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, Morgan State University and St. Mary’s College of Maryland shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on student athletes at each institution, including any student athlete policy changes at each institution related to the health and safety of student athletes.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 15-101 - Admission Standards
Section 15-102 - Payments by Credit Card
Section 15-103 - Access to Military Recruiters
Section 15-104 - Use of Endowment Funds, Gifts, Donations, etc.; Fundraising; Foundations
Section 15-105 - Transfer of Personnel Positions
Section 15-106 - Waiver of Tuition and Room and Board
Section 15-106.1 - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients or Unaccompanied Homeless Youths
Section 15-106.2 - Waiver of Residency Requirement for Public School Teacher
Section 15-106.3 - National Guard Students
Section 15-106.5 - Tuition Increase Prohibited for 2006 Academic Year
Section 15-106.6 - Higher Education Investment Fund
Section 15-107 - Promotion of Economic Interests Through Arrangements With Private Sector
Section 15-108 - Employee Leave Time
Section 15-110 - Printing of Social Security Number
Section 15-111 - Credit Card Marketing and Merchandising Conducted at Higher Education Institutions
Section 15-112 - Sale of College Textbooks
Section 15-113 - Development and Adoption of Guidelines and Policies
Section 15-115 - Pathway Systems to Graduation
Section 15-116 - Financial Aid Dedicated to Community College Transfer Students
Section 15-117 - Standard Number of Credits for Degrees
Section 15-119 - Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press in School-Sponsored Media
Section 15-120 - Registration of Individuals With Unpaid Balance on Student Account
Section 15-121 - Restrictions on Reduction of Financial Aid
Section 15-122 - Instruction in Substance Use Disorders, Effective Treatment, and Pain Management
Section 15-123 - Active Shooter Drill Requirement
Section 15-124 - Priority Course Registration for Eligible Service Member
Section 15-127 - Tuition, Payment, and Fees
Section 15-128 - Annual Appropriations in Budget -- Allocations to Institutions -- Uses
Section 15-132 - Information Provided on Student Identification Cards