District of Columbia § 7-2871.01 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 7-2871.01 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 7-2871.01

Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.

Ch. 28BYouth Athletic Concussion Protection.

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D.C. Code § 7-2871.01 (2026).

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For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1)“Athlete” means a person who engages in athletic activity who is 18 years old or younger.

(2)“Athletic activity” means a program or event, including practice and competition, organized as part of a school-sponsored, interscholastic-athletic program, an athletic program sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, or an athletic program under the auspices of a nonprofit or for-profit organization. The term “athletic activity” includes participation in physical education classes that are part of a school curriculum.

(3)“Concussion” means a traumatic injury to the brain causing a change in a person’s mental status at the time of the injury, such as feeling dazed, disoriented, or confused, which may or may not involve a loss of consc

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For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1) “Athlete” means a person who engages in athletic activity who is 18 years old or younger.

(2) “Athletic activity” means a program or event, including practice and competition, organized as part of a school-sponsored, interscholastic-athletic program, an athletic program sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, or an athletic program under the auspices of a nonprofit or for-profit organization. The term “athletic activity” includes participation in physical education classes that are part of a school curriculum.

(3) “Concussion” means a traumatic injury to the brain causing a change in a person’s mental status at the time of the injury, such as feeling dazed, disoriented, or confused, which may or may not involve a loss of consciousness, resulting from:

(A) A fall;

(B) A blow or jolt to the head or body;

(C) The shaking or spinning of the head or body; or

(D) The acceleration and deceleration of the head.

(4) “School” means a public school operated under the authority of the Mayor and any charter, parochial, or private school in the District.