An Act amending the act of November 9, 2011 (P.L.441, No.101), known as the Safety in Youth Sports Act, further providing for definitions and for the prevention of concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
What changed between versions
Added 'official recreational athletic event' to the list of activities covered by the concussion management standards.
Added specific definitions for 'official recreational athletic event' and 'sponsoring organization' to clarify which non-school groups must comply.
Changed the informational meeting requirement from optional ('may hold') to mandatory ('subject to subsection (g.1) must hold') for sponsoring organizations.
Added a new requirement for sponsoring organizations to adopt a concussion return-to-learn protocol approved by the Department of Health.
Updated the medical clearance requirement to allow the governing body of a sponsoring organization to designate specific medical professionals for clearing athletes to return to play.
Added authority for counties, municipalities, and municipal authorities to require compliance with the bill's provisions, including holding informational meetings, as a condition for renting playing fields or recreational facilities.