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Concussion Management

Safety in Youth Sports Act (101 of 2011)  
This law requires all school entities to develop return to play policies for student athletes with consussions. It also requires training for coaches.

Department of Health Information on Traumatic Brain Injury
The Department of Health is committed to expanding public knowledge regarding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and increasing coordination and integration within existing service delivery systems.

BrainSTEPS (Strategies, Teaching Educators, Parent and Students) 
BrainSTEPS consulting teams support school teams in the development and implementation of educational plans following student acquired brain injury (ABI).

CDC Heads Up Concussion Management Program
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports.