Sec. 38.154. CONCUSSION OVERSIGHT TEAM: MEMBERSHIP. (a) Each concussion oversight team must include at least one physician and, to the greatest extent practicable, considering factors including the population of the metropolitan statistical area in which the school district or open-enrollment charter school is located, district or charter school student enrollment, and the availability of and access to licensed health care professionals in the district or charter school area, must also include one or more of the following:
(1) an athletic trainer;
(2) an advanced practice nurse;
(3) a neuropsychologist; or
(4) a physician assistant.
(b) If a school district or open-enrollment charter school employs an athletic trainer, the athletic trainer must be a member of the district or charter school concussion oversight team.
(b-1) If a school district or open-enrollment charter school employs a school nurse, the school nurse may be a member of the district or charter school concussion oversight team if requested by the school nurse.
(c) Each member of the concussion oversight team must have had training in the evaluation, treatment, and oversight of concussions at the time of appointment or approval as a member of the team.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 781 (H.B. 2038), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 365 (H.B. 961), Sec. 1, eff. June 2, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 38 - Health and Safety
Subchapter D. Prevention, Treatment, and Oversight of Concussions Affecting Student Athletes
Section 38.154. Concussion Oversight Team: Membership
Section 38.155. Required Annual Form Acknowledging Concussion Information
Section 38.156. Removal From Play in Practice or Competition Following Concussion
Section 38.157. Return to Play in Practice or Competition