Utah § 26B-4-404 Removal of child suspected of sustaining concussion or a traumatic head injury -- Medical clearance required before return to participation.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-4-404 — Removal of child suspected of sustaining concussion or a traumatic head injury -- Medical clearance required before return to participation.

Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-4 Health Care - Delivery and Access·Part 26B-4-4 School Health

(1)An amateur sports organization, and each agent of the amateur sports organization, shall:

(1)(a) immediately remove a child from participating in a sporting event of the amateur sports organization if the child is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury; and

(1)(b) prohibit the child described in Subsection (1)(a) from participating in a sporting event of the amateur sports organization until the child:

(1)(b)(i) is evaluated by a qualified health care provider who is trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and

(1)(b)(ii) provides the amateur sports organization with a written statement from the qualified health care provider described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) stating that:

(1)(b)(ii)(A) the qualified health care provider has, within three yea

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(1) An amateur sports organization, and each agent of the amateur sports organization, shall:

(1)(a) immediately remove a child from participating in a sporting event of the amateur sports organization if the child is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury; and
(1)(b) prohibit the child described in Subsection (1)(a) from participating in a sporting event of the amateur sports organization until the child:
(1)(b)(i) is evaluated by a qualified health care provider who is trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and
(1)(b)(ii) provides the amateur sports organization with a written statement from the qualified health care provider described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) stating that:

(1)(b)(ii)(A) the qualified health care provider has, within three years before the day on which the written statement is made, successfully completed a continuing education course in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and
(1)(b)(ii)(B) the child is cleared to resume participation in the sporting event of the amateur sports organization.
(2) This section does not create a new cause of action.

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