Outline of the state of Georgia
State
Georgia
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Category
Concussion Head Injuries

Category
Concussion Head Injuries

State law addresses concussions/return to play.

Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-2-324.1. Concussion management and return to play policies for youth athletes

  • (2) If a youth athlete participating in a youth athletic activity exhibits symptoms of having a concussion, that athlete shall be removed from the game, competition, tryout, or practice and be evaluated by a health care provider; and
  • (3) If a youth athlete is deemed by a health care provider to have sustained a concussion, the coach or other designated personnel shall not permit the youth athlete to return to play until the youth athlete receives clearance from a healthcare provider for a full or graduated return to play.
Policy Type
Statute

Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-2-324.1. Concussion management and return to play policies for youth athletes

(b) Each local board of education, administration of a nonpublic school, and governing body of a charter school shall adopt and implement a concussion management and return to play policy comprising not less than the following components:

  • (1) Prior to the beginning of each athletic season of a youth athletic activity, provide an information sheet to all youth athletes' parents or legal guardians which informs them of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury;
Policy Type
Statute