New JerseySchool districts would require yearly concussion tests for grades 6–12 athletes and cheerleaders
Public school districts would require yearly brain function tests before sports seasons for students in grades 6–12 who play school sports or cheer.
What it does
Public school districts would update their policies to require yearly brain function tests for athletes and cheerleaders in grades 6–12. A school doctor or athletic trainer would test them before a sports season.
Argument forYearly tests could give clinicians a record of a covered student's usual brain function to consider after a possible concussion.
Argument againstTesting every covered student each year could take time from school doctors and athletic trainers before sports seasons begin.
More detail
Each public school district would add yearly concussion testing to its written policy. The policy would cover every student in grades 6–12 who plays a school-organized sport or takes part in school cheerleading. A school doctor or athletic trainer would test the student's usual brain function before a sports season. If enacted, the act would take effect immediately. Districts would update their policies by July 1 of the next full school year after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education CommitteeIntroduced
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