Utah § 26B-4-405 School nurses evaluating student injuries.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-4-405 — School nurses evaluating student injuries.

Utah § 26B-4-405

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-4Health Care - Delivery and Access

Part 26B-4-4School Health

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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-4-405 (2026).

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(1)A school nurse may assess a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury during school hours on school property regardless of whether the nurse has received specialized training in the evaluation and management of a concussion.

(2)A school nurse who does not meet the requirements of Subsections 26B-4-404(1)(b)(i) and (1)(b)(ii)(A), but who assesses a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or traumatic head injury under Subsection (1):

(2)(a) shall refer the child to a qualified health care provider who is trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and

(2)(b) may not provide a written statement permitting the child to resume participation in free play or physical education class under Subsection 26B-4-404(1)(b)(ii).

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(1) A school nurse may assess a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury during school hours on school property regardless of whether the nurse has received specialized training in the evaluation and management of a concussion.
(2) A school nurse who does not meet the requirements of Subsections 26B-4-404(1)(b)(i) and (1)(b)(ii)(A), but who assesses a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or traumatic head injury under Subsection (1):

(2)(a) shall refer the child to a qualified health care provider who is trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and
(2)(b) may not provide a written statement permitting the child to resume participation in free play or physical education class under Subsection 26B-4-404(1)(b)(ii).
(3) A school nurse shall undergo training in the evaluation and management of a concussion, as funding allows.