Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
EDUCATION CODE |
Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION |
Subtitle G. SAFE SCHOOLS |
Chapter 38. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Subchapter D. PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND OVERSIGHT OF CONCUSSIONS AFFECTING STUDENT ATHLETES |
Sec. 38.156. REMOVAL FROM PLAY IN PRACTICE OR COMPETITION FOLLOWING CONCUSSION
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A student shall be removed from an interscholastic athletics practice or competition immediately if one of the following persons believes the student might have sustained a concussion during the practice or competition:
(1) a coach;
(2) a physician;
(3) a licensed health care professional; or
(4) the student's parent or guardian or another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the student.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 781 , Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.