Washington

Washington (State)

•   On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by the youth athlete and the athlete's parent and/or guardian prior to participation in practice or competition.

•   A youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game must be removed from play.

•   A youth athlete who has been removed from play may not return to play until evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions.

•   The athlete must obtain written clearance to return to play from the health care provider.

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