Illinois lawmakers seeks new protocols for concussions

Posted on February 9, 2015

State Sen. Dan Kotowski has proposed a new policy intended to keep high school athletes from returning from a concussion too soon. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)

By Metro News Service

SPRINGFIELD – A Chicago-area lawmaker has introduced a bill that would establish a concussion oversight team in Illinois high schools. 

Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, introduced a bill that would establish a team that consists of doctors, athletic trainers and other people with expertise in the field. The goal of the team would be to create a return-to-play protocol.

A coach wouldn't be allowed to determine when a concussed athlete returns, according to the bill.

 

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