Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section and section 121A.37, the following terms have the meanings given them.
(b) "Concussion" means a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biokinetic forces caused by a direct blow to either the head, face, or neck, or elsewhere on the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head, that may involve the rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurological function and clinical symptoms, loss of consciousness, or prolonged postconcussive symptoms.
(c) "Provider" means a health care provider who is:
(1) registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily authorized by the state to provide medical treatment;
(2) trained and experienced in evaluating and managing pediatric concussions; and
(3) practicing within the person's medical training and scope of practice.
(d) "Youth athlete" means a young person through age 18 who actively participates in an athletic activity, including a sport.
(e) "Youth athletic activity" means any sport or other athletic activity related to competition, practice, or training exercises which is intended for youth athletes and at which a coach or official is present in an official capacity as a coach or official. For purposes of school-sponsored sports under this section, youth athletic activities are extracurricular athletic activities.
Subd. 2. School-sponsored sports. (a) The appropriate sports governing body, including the high school league under chapter 128C, among other sports governing bodies, shall work with public and nonpublic school coaches, officials, and youth athletes and their parents or guardians to make information available about the nature and risks of concussions, including the effects of continuing to play after receiving a concussion. The information shall include protocols and content, consistent with current medical knowledge from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, related to:
(1) the nature and risks of concussions associated with athletic activity;
(2) the signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a concussion;
(3) the need to alert appropriate medical professionals for urgent diagnosis and treatment when a youth athlete is suspected or observed to have received a concussion; and
(4) the need for a youth athlete who sustains a concussion to follow proper medical direction and protocols for treatment and returning to play.
A sports governing body that posts or provides appropriate links to the information indicated in this paragraph has complied with the requirements of this paragraph.
(b) Consistent with paragraph (a), the appropriate sports governing body shall provide access to the Concussion in Youth Sports online training program available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Each school coach and official involved in youth athletic activities must receive initial online training and online training at least once every three school years thereafter.
(c) At the start of each school year, school officials shall make information available about the nature and risks of concussions to youth athletes and their parents or guardians. If a parent of a youth athlete must sign a consent form to allow the youth athlete to participate in a school-sponsored athletic activity, the form must include information about the nature and risk of concussions.
(d) A coach or official shall remove a youth athlete from participating in any youth athletic activity when the youth athlete:
(1) exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion; or
(2) is suspected of sustaining a concussion.
(e) When a coach or official removes a youth athlete from participating in a youth athletic activity because of a concussion, the youth athlete may not return to the activity until the youth athlete:
(1) no longer exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion; and
(2) is evaluated by a provider trained and experienced in evaluating and managing concussions and the provider gives the youth athlete written permission to again participate in the activity.
(f) Failing to remove a youth athlete from an activity as required under this section does not violate section 604A.11, subdivision 2, clause (6), consistent with paragraph (g).
(g) This section does not create any additional liability for, or create any new cause of legal action against, a school or school district or any officer, employee, or volunteer of a school or school district.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 121A — Student Rights, Responsibilities, And Behavior
Section 121A.01 — Definitions.
Section 121A.03 — Model Policy.
Section 121A.031 — School Student Bullying Policy.
Section 121A.035 — Crisis Management Policy.
Section 121A.037 — School Safety Drills.
Section 121A.04 — Athletic Programs; Sex Discrimination.
Section 121A.05 — Policy To Refer Firearms Possessor.
Section 121A.06 — Reports Of Dangerous Weapon Incidents In School Zones.
Section 121A.10 — Moment Of Silence.
Section 121A.11 — United States Flag.
Section 121A.15 — Health Standards; Immunizations; School Children.
Section 121A.16 — Early Childhood Health And Development Screening; Purpose.
Section 121A.17 — School Board Responsibilities.
Section 121A.19 — Developmental Screening Aid.
Section 121A.21 — School Health Services.
Section 121A.215 — Local School District Wellness Policies; Website.
Section 121A.22 — Administration Of Drugs And Medicine.
Section 121A.2205 — Possession And Use Of Epinephrine Auto-injectors; Model Policy.
Section 121A.221 — Possession And Use Of Asthma Inhalers By Asthmatic Students.
Section 121A.222 — Possession And Use Of Nonprescription Pain Relievers By Secondary Students.
Section 121A.223 — Possession And Use Of Sunscreen.
Section 121A.24 — Seizure Training And Action Plan.
Section 121A.25 — Chemical Abuse Preassessment Teams; Definitions.
Section 121A.26 — School Preassessment Teams.
Section 121A.28 — Law Enforcement Records.
Section 121A.29 — Reporting; Chemical Abuse.
Section 121A.30 — Pesticide Application At Schools.
Section 121A.31 — Safety Requirement Guidelines.
Section 121A.32 — Eye Protective Devices.
Section 121A.33 — Certain Mercury Use In Schools Prohibited.
Section 121A.335 — Lead In School Drinking Water.
Section 121A.336 — Notification Of Environmental Hazards.
Section 121A.34 — School Safety Patrols.
Section 121A.37 — Youth Sports Programs.
Section 121A.38 — Concussion Procedures.
Section 121A.39 — School Counselors.
Section 121A.41 — Definitions.
Section 121A.425 — Full And Equitable Participation In Preschool And Prekindergarten.
Section 121A.43 — Exclusion And Expulsion Of Pupils With A Disability.
Section 121A.44 — Expulsion For Possession Of Firearm.
Section 121A.45 — Grounds For Dismissal.
Section 121A.46 — Suspension Procedures.
Section 121A.47 — Exclusion And Expulsion Procedures.
Section 121A.48 — Good Faith Exception.
Section 121A.50 — Judicial Review.
Section 121A.51 — Reports To Service Agency.
Section 121A.52 — Nonapplication Of Compulsory Attendance Law.
Section 121A.53 — Report To Commissioner Of Education.
Section 121A.54 — Notice Of Right To Be Reinstated.
Section 121A.55 — Policies To Be Established.
Section 121A.56 — Application.
Section 121A.575 — Alternatives To Pupil Suspension.
Section 121A.58 — Corporal Punishment.
Section 121A.582 — Student Discipline; Reasonable Force.
Section 121A.585 — Notice Of Recording Device On A School Bus.
Section 121A.59 — Bus Transportation A Privilege Not A Right.
Section 121A.60 — Definitions.
Section 121A.61 — Discipline And Removal Of Students From Class.
Section 121A.64 — Notification; Teachers' Legitimate Educational Interest.
Section 121A.65 — Review Of Policy.
Section 121A.67 — Removal By Peace Officer.
Section 121A.69 — Hazing Policy.
Section 121A.70 — Secret Fraternities And Societies.