PennsylvaniaSchool sports association would set a policy for chiropractors
The school sports association would adopt a policy by August 1, 2027, considering chiropractors' qualifications to examine student athletes and work in school sports.
What it does
The school sports association would set a policy for licensed chiropractors by August 1, 2027. It would consider exam qualifications without allowing care beyond their legal limits.
Argument forA sports medicine policy could help schools understand how licensed chiropractors and their sports certifications fit into student athlete care.
Argument againstRequiring consideration of exam qualifications without setting them could leave schools uncertain about which chiropractors may examine athletes.
More detail
The school sports association would establish a sports medicine policy that gives licensed chiropractors a role. The policy would cover Pennsylvania-licensed chiropractors working in school sports. The policy would consider qualifications for exams before sports participation and before returning after an injury or concussion. It would assess advanced certifications, including those from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Chiropractors would remain limited to care allowed by Pennsylvania's Chiropractic Practice Act. The act would take effect 60 days after enactment, with the policy due by August 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & OperationsIntroduced
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