Sec. 8. An applicable student who has been removed from practice or play under section 7 of this chapter may not return to practice or play until the coach, marching band leader, or other official designated by the applicable student’s school entity has:

(1) provided the applicable student’s parent with information regarding sudden cardiac arrest described in section 5 of this chapter; and

(2) received verbal permission from a parent of the applicable student for the applicable student to return to practice and play.

Within twenty-four (24) hours after giving verbal permission for the applicable student to return to practice and play, the parent must provide the coach, marching band leader, or other official designated by the applicable student’s school entity with a written statement that the applicable student has permission to return to practice and play.

As added by P.L.139-2014, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.56-2021, SEC.8.