S 2889 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2025

This bill requires public schools receiving federal education funds to implement concussion safety protocols. Schools must develop plans including staff training, visible posting of evidence-based concussion information, immediate removal from activities if a concussion is suspected, and written medical clearance before returning to sports. It also mandates academic accommodations like modified assignments and cognitive rest during recovery, applying to all students regardless of where a concussion occurred. States failing to comply face reduced federal education funding (5% the first year, 10% thereafter). The law directly affects public school students, athletes, and school staff across all grade levels.
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Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6734)
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