Sec. 2. (a) Before July 1, 2012, the department shall disseminate guidelines, information sheets, and forms to each school corporation for distribution to a school to inform and educate coaches, student athletes, and parents of student athletes of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury to student athletes, including the risks of continuing to play after concussion or head injury.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-34-7-2

  • association: has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-14-1. See Indiana Code 20-34-7-1
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • school: refers to a public school and a state accredited nonpublic school. See Indiana Code 20-34-7-1.6
     (b) The department:

(1) may consult with the association, medical professionals, and others with expertise in diagnosing and treating concussions and head injuries; and

(2) may request the assistance of the association in disseminating the guidelines, information sheets, and forms required under subsection (a).

     (c) The department may disseminate the materials required under this section in an electronic format.

As added by P.L.144-2011, SEC.1.