Information About Concussions
The Vermont Legislature and Department of Education have adopted new legislation around the informing and management of concussions in schools. Below you will find attachments providing detailed information about concussions in sports, the new law, as well as guidelines for how we manage concussions within our athletics program. Chittenden Central School District will be in full compliance with all aspects of the law. Our coaches meet NFHS and VPA guidelines, our athletic equipment – including helmets – meets all NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) requirements,
our athletic training staff receives the latest information and training, we provide coaches, parents and athletes with the necessary information, and we strictly follow the Fletcher Allen Return to Play Guidelines that have been adopted by the VPA. We do all we can to provide a safe environment for our athletes. However, we cannot prevent concussions, and we do rely on student-athletes and their parents to communicate openly and honestly with our coaches and athletic trainers regarding concussion symptoms.
NFHS SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSION IN SPORTS
VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONCUSSION GUIDELINES
FLETCHER ALLEN RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES
LINK TO FREE NFHS ONLINE CONCUSSION COURSE (ALL COACHES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE): http://www.nfhslearn.com/
Last updated: Aug 12, 2011 at 2:31 pm
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