Kansas

Kansas

•   A school athlete may not participate in any sport competition or practice session unless the athlete and the athlete’s parent or guardian have signed, and returned to the school, a concussion and head injury information release form. A release form shall be signed and returned each school year that a student athlete participates in sport competitions or practice sessions. 

•   If a school athlete suffers, or is suspected of having suffered, a concussion or head injury during a sport competition or practice session, the school athlete immediately shall be removed from the sport competition or practice session. He/she can only return to play after being evaluated by a health care provider and the health care provider provides such athlete a written clearance to return to play or practice. 

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