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Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act

USA119th CongressHR-7590| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2026
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act," aims to establish minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions among students participating in school sports. States receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 must enact legislation or regulations within five fiscal years to meet these standards, or face a reduction in federal funding. Key provisions require local educational agencies to develop and implement comprehensive concussion safety and management plans. These plans include educating students, parents, and school personnel on concussion safety, providing training, and disseminating critical information. They also mandate support for students recovering from concussions, offering academic accommodations, and evaluating eligibility for special education services if symptoms persist. Furthermore, the bill requires public schools to visibly post and make available online peer-reviewed information about concussions, including risks, symptoms, and appropriate actions. If a concussion is suspected, designated school personnel must immediately remove the student from athletic activity, and the student cannot return until a qualified health care professional provides a written release. The legislation also outlines protocols for a student's return to academics and return to athletics , emphasizing a gradual reintroduction of cognitive and physical demands. A multi-disciplinary concussion management team is tasked with recommending appropriate academic supports, such as cognitive rest and modified assignments, to aid student recovery.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5611
Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5216
Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5704
Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2889
Introduced in Senate
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5611
    Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5216
    Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5704
    Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2889
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-2889: Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2025

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act

USA119th CongressHR-7590| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2026
This bill, titled the "Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act," aims to establish minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions among students participating in school sports. States receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 must enact legislation or regulations within five fiscal years to meet these standards, or face a reduction in federal funding. Key provisions require local educational agencies to develop and implement comprehensive concussion safety and management plans. These plans include educating students, parents, and school personnel on concussion safety, providing training, and disseminating critical information. They also mandate support for students recovering from concussions, offering academic accommodations, and evaluating eligibility for special education services if symptoms persist. Furthermore, the bill requires public schools to visibly post and make available online peer-reviewed information about concussions, including risks, symptoms, and appropriate actions. If a concussion is suspected, designated school personnel must immediately remove the student from athletic activity, and the student cannot return until a qualified health care professional provides a written release. The legislation also outlines protocols for a student's return to academics and return to athletics , emphasizing a gradual reintroduction of cognitive and physical demands. A multi-disciplinary concussion management team is tasked with recommending appropriate academic supports, such as cognitive rest and modified assignments, to aid student recovery.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5611
Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5216
Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5704
Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2889
Introduced in Senate
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5611
    Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5216
    Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5704
    Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2889
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-2889: Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted