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S 9686·NY·senate

Updates school concussion management and response protocols

In CommitteeFiled Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Pat Fahy (D)
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Apr 1, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the state education and health commissioners to create rules for handling student concussions, mandates biennial concussion‑recognition training for coaches, teachers, nurses and trainers, and requires schools to set up concussion management teams. It affects any pupil who participates in school‑sponsored activities and the staff who supervise them, aiming to improve safety and ensure prompt, consistent care after a head injury.

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