Mental Health Training in Concussion Education
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning information about youth athlete mental health training, and, in connection therewith, requiring mental health training for youth sports coaches and requiring the coaches to notify parents of possible mental health risks associated with concussions.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires a coach of an organized youth athletic activity to take an annual mental health education course and inform parents or guardians of a youth athlete who sustains a concussion of possible changes in mental health as a result of a concussion.
The bill requires the concussion recognition education course for youth athletic coaches in middle, junior, and high schools to include information on the relationship between concussions and mental health.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Health & Human Services
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |