To require the Department of Community Health to develop educational materials educating athletes about the nature and risk of concussions, and establish criteria and mandated procedures for removing an athlete from participation due to a suspected concussion.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To merge the bill's provisions with those of Senate Bill 1122.

To require coaches or other adults in charge to remove a student or young athlete from participation in a sports activity due to a suspected concussion until clearance is received from an "appropriate health professional." The bill would also require schools and youth sports associations to distribute specified educational materials about the nature and risk of concussion and head injury to coaches, young athletes and parents, and require parents and athletes to sign a statement indicating they have received and read them. The bill would not apply to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), which has separate concussion guidelines.

To adopt a version that makes the Michigan High School Athletic Association exemption more explicit.

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.