Sec. 38.155. REQUIRED ANNUAL FORM ACKNOWLEDGING CONCUSSION INFORMATION. A student may not participate in an interscholastic athletic activity for a school year until both the student and the student's parent or guardian or another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the student have signed a form for that school year that acknowledges receiving and reading written information that explains concussion prevention, symptoms, treatment, and oversight and that includes guidelines for safely resuming participation in an athletic activity following a concussion. The form must be approved by the University Interscholastic League.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 781 (H.B. 2038), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
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