This bill, titled the "Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2025," aims to establish minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions sustained during school sports. States that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and do not already meet these requirements must enact legislation or issue regulations within five fiscal years of the bill's enactment. Failure to comply will result in a 5% reduction in federal education funds for the first year, increasing to 10% for succeeding years. Key provisions require each local educational agency to develop and implement a concussion safety and management plan . This plan must educate students, parents, and school personnel on concussion prevention, recognition, and response, and provide support for students recovering from concussions, including academic accommodations. Public schools are also mandated to post and make publicly available information on concussions based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence. Furthermore, the bill outlines specific responses to suspected concussions, requiring immediate removal of a student from school-sponsored athletic activities. Students cannot return to play until they receive a written release from a qualified health care professional . The bill also mandates a "return to academics" protocol, where a concussion management team provides recommendations for appropriate academic supports and gradual reintroduction to cognitive demands for students recovering from a concussion.