Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS
Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events
Section 13A.06.08.04 - Training
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.06.08.04
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Each local school system shall train each coach in concussion risk and management. At a minimum, the coach's training shall include:
(1) The nature of the risk of a brain injury;
(2) The risk of not reporting a brain injury;
(3) Criteria for removal and return to play;
(4) Understanding concussions;
(5) Recognizing concussions;
(6) Signs and symptoms; and
(7) Response and action plan.
B. Each school system shall require a certificate of completion from a coaches' training course with refresher training every 2 years as a condition of coaching employment.
C. Each school system shall require all Physical Education teachers to provide a certificate of completion of concussion education training.
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