Bill Text: IN SB0234 | 2016 | Regular Session | Amended
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Bill Title: Education of coaches of student athletes. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2017, the completion of a certified player safety education course: (1) is required for a head coach or assistant coach of an interscholastic sport; and (2) is optional for a head coach or assistant coach of an intramural sport. Provides that the course must be approved by the department of education, in consultation with a physician who has expertise in the area of concussions and brain injuries. Provides civil immunity for coaches of student athletes who: (1) comply with the training and other applicable player safety provisions regarding concussions
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2016-03-23 - Public Law 135 [SB0234 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2016-SB0234-Amended.pdf
Bill Title: Education of coaches of student athletes. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2017, the completion of a certified player safety education course: (1) is required for a head coach or assistant coach of an interscholastic sport; and (2) is optional for a head coach or assistant coach of an intramural sport. Provides that the course must be approved by the department of education, in consultation with a physician who has expertise in the area of concussions and brain injuries. Provides civil immunity for coaches of student athletes who: (1) comply with the training and other applicable player safety provisions regarding concussions
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2016-03-23 - Public Law 135 [SB0234 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2016-SB0234-Amended.pdf
