Allows other licensed healthcare providers trained in evaluation and management of concussions in addition to physicians to provide written clearance for student-athlete return to competition.
To Amend The Arkansas Athletic Trainers Act; To Clarify The Definition Of "athlete"; And To Define "healthcare Provider" Regarding Student Athlete Concussion Education.
Permitting a licensed chiropractor to evaluate and provide written clearance to a school athlete who has been removed from a sport competition or practice session pursuant to the school sports head injury prevention act.
Requires public school student with concussion to be evaluated by physician or other licensed health care provider before return to school and return to physical activity at school.