State Representative Jason Fields (Milw) is the author of Assembly Bill 259, which would require schools to take student athletes off the field for practices and games if they suspect they have a concussion. The bill was approved by the State Assembly on November 5th, 2011 and is awaiting the next step in the legislative process. One provision of the bill is that student athletes would not be allowed to return to action until a medical professional clears them.
The debate among lawmakers has centered around whether the state should be involved in legislating youth sports directives or whether these issues should be left to youth sports organizations and parents. Some are arguing that the bill rightfully takes the burden of responsibiilty off of coaches, and places it in the hands of parents and medical professionals. Others say, the area is too murky to legislate, since medical professionals seem to treat this issue in a whole variety of ways.
For more information on the Wisconsin initiative to inform and prevent head injuries, check out Play Smart Wisconsin
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