Information on Concussion Policy for 2011-12

On July 1, 2011, Governor Quinn signed House Bill 200, which concerns the dangers associated with head injury and concussions. This legislation requires all high school student-athletes and their parents read and sign off on the concussion information—BEFORE ANY STUDENT ATHLETE WILL BE ALLOWED TO TRYOUT, PRACTICE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CONTESTS. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Board of Education will be adopting as required a policy concerning the procedures for concussions and the return to play requirements at its July 2011 BOE meeting.

Below are links to information on the bill and requirements.

Waiver for 2011-12—pdf Waiver for 2011-12—word This must be signed and returned before any practice, tryout or contests.	IHSA Sports Medicine Site	Information on concussions—provided by the CDC—click here for their web site
PBL Return to Play Policy	IHSA/NFHS Protocol Information	“Heads Up” Book
	NFHS Concussion Course---this will be posted once received from the NFHS.	Fact Sheet for Athletes English Spanish
		Fact Sheet for Parents English Spanish