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Alabama Concussion Law Signed
July 13, 2011
Last month, with the signature of Governor Robert Bentley,
Alabama joined several other states by passing a law to prevent brain
injuries in young athletes. The new law requires parents and coaches to
learn about the dangers of concussions and prevents young athletes who
might have a concussion from playing sports until they have been cleared
Specifically, the law requires that:
- Sport or recreational organizations develop guidelines, information
and forms to educate young athletes and their parents about the
dangers of concussions and brain injury.
- Each year, a concussion and head injury information sheet must be
signed and returned by the young athlete and the athlete's parent or
guardian before the athlete can practice or compete.
- Sport or recreational organizations make sure coaches have annual
training to learn how to recognize the symptoms of a concussion and how to
seek proper medical treatment for a person who might have a
- A young athlete who is suspected of having a concussion or brain
injury in practice or game will be removed from participation immediately.
The athlete may not return to play until he or she is examined by a
licensed physician and receives written clearance from a physician to
return to action.
For more information about concussions, see:
- House Bill 108
- Knowledge about Concussions - Neuroscience
- Multiple Concussions - Neuroscience for
- Survey Tackles Football Concussions -
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