N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-41.4

Current through L. 2023, c. 320.

Section 18A:40-41.4 - Removal of student-athlete from competition, practice; return

A student who participates in an interscholastic sports program, intramural sports program, or cheerleading program and who sustains or is suspected of having sustained a concussion or other head injury while engaged in a competition or practice shall be immediately removed from the competition or practice. A student-athlete or cheerleader who is removed from competition or practice shall not participate in further sports or cheerleading activity until:

a. the student-athlete or cheerleader is evaluated by a physician or other licensed healthcare provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions, and receives written clearance from a physician trained in the evaluation and management of concussions to return to competition or practice; and

b. the student-athlete or cheerleader returns to regular school activities and is no longer experiencing symptoms of the injury when conducting those activities.

The return of a student-athlete or cheerleader to competition or practice shall be in accordance with the graduated, six-step "Return to Play Progression" recommendations and any subsequent changes or other updates to those recommendations as developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

N.J.S. § 18A:40-41.4

Amended by L. 2021, c. 222,s. 3, eff. 9/24/2021.

Amended by L. 2017, c. 105,s. 2, eff. 10/11/2017.

Amended by L. 2011, c. 168,s. 3, eff. 1/5/2012.

Added by L. 2010, c. 94,s. 4, eff. 12/7/2010.