State SealARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 

HB 2657: interscholastic activities; health dangers; information

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter (with permission of committee on Rules), LD 15

BILL STATUS: House Engrossed

 

Legend: Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to health information for student athletes.

Provisions

1.       Instructs school district athletics policies to include guidelines, information and forms developed in consultation with a private entity that supervises athletics to inform coaches, students and parents on the dangers of heat-related illnesses, sudden cardiac death and prescription opioid addiction.

a.       Requires students and parents to annually be provided with information stating on the risks before participating in any district-sponsored practice session, game or other interscholastic athletic activity. (Sec. 1)

2.       Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

School districts are charged with prescribing and enforcing policies and procedure for the health and safety of students participating in athletic activities, including practices and games (A.R.S. § 15-341). Adopted guidelines are required to include the provision of water and procedures for concussions and head injuries.

 

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2657

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: House Engrossed

 

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