Safety of School Sports - Concussions - Oregon Department of Education

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Safety of School Sports - Concussions

During the 2009 Session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 348 PDF

in an attempt to respond to the serious issue of sports-related concussion injuries as a result of inappropriate treatment and diagnosis. This legislation requires individuals engaged in athletic coaching in Oregon be annually trained in recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion and how to seek proper medical treatment for a person suspected of having a concussion. It also requires student athletes who exhibit signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion; or have been diagnosed with a concussion, not participate in any athletic event or training until medical release is obtained.

Oregon Administrative Rule 581-022-0421 details these statutory requirements.

Making the Rule a Reality: SB 348 also encourages the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to partner with Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) and other professional, national, and community organizations to identify trainings which meet agreed upon criteria for coaching staff in Oregon schools. ODE and OSAA staff have worked together to identify trainings which meet the criteria. These trainings will be available on-line free of charge to coaching staff in Oregon school districts.

Concussion Management Training Courses

Currently there are two concussion management classes that satisfy the state statute that all coaches must have concussion training annually; The ACTive® program from the Oregon Center for Applied Science (ORCAS) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Concussion Management Course available thru the CDC web site and directly from NFHS. Both programs are FREE of charge.

ACTive Athletic Concussion Training for Coaches
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Concussion Management Course
CDC Heads Up: Concussion in HS Sports
The NFHS link and additional information can be found on this page.

Oregon Administrative Rules and Revised Statutes

Oregon Administrative Rules Division 22
Scrool to OAR 581-022-0421

Oregon Revised Statutes
Scrool to ORS 336.485

Resources

Concussion Guidance for Districts 02/14/2011 (898.80 KB)
This document provides guidance for districts on the implementation of the legislative mandates around Safety of School Sports - Concussions.
Max’s Law: Concussion Management Implementation Guide 09/28/2010 (5.69 MB)
for Administrators.
Oregon Concussion Awareness and Management Program (OCAMP)
Informational/Educational Resources
These resources are meant to provide athletic directors, coaches, educators and parents with helpful information to identify signs and symptoms of a concussion. Information is provided for educational/informational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

Historical Documents

Senate Bill 538

Introduced

Senate Amendments

A-Engrossed

Enrolled

Contacts

Tanya Frisendahl (503) 947-5754
Teaching & Learning Team - Education Specialist
Leslie Currin (503) 947-5812
Interagency Educational Services - School Health Specialist