Nevada § 385B.080 - Adoption of regulations prescribing policy for prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during or affect participation; requirements of policy; compilation of educational information on injuries to the head; annual acknowledgment of policy by parent and pupil; posting of policy; review of policy

§ 385B.080. Adoption of regulations prescribing policy for prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during or affect participation; requirements of policy; compilation of educational information on injuries to the head; annual acknowledgment of policy by parent and pupil; posting of policy; review of policy

1. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall, in cooperation with the

Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Chief Medical Officer, adopt regulations

prescribing a policy concerning the prevention and treatment of injuries to the head

which may occur during or otherwise affect a pupil's participation in interscholastic

activities and events, including, without limitation, a concussion of the brain. The policy must provide information concerning the nature and risk of injuries to

the head which may occur during a pupil's participation in interscholastic activities

and events, including, without limitation, the risks associated with continuing to

participate in the activity or event after sustaining such an injury. 2. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must require that if a pupil has or

sustains or is suspected of having or sustaining an injury to the head while participating

in an interscholastic activity or event, the pupil: (a) Must be immediately removed from the activity or event; and (b) May return to the activity or event if the parent or legal guardian of the pupil

provides a signed statement of a provider of health care acting within his or her

scope of practice indicating that the pupil is medically cleared for participation

in the activity or event and the date on which the pupil may return to the activity

or event. 3. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall compile educational information

on the prevention and treatment of injuries to the head, including, without limitation: (a) Information about injuries to the head, including, without limitation, traumatic

brain injuries and concussions of the brain; (b) The procedure to be followed after an injury to the head or a suspected injury

to the head of a pupil is sustained, including, without limitation, any procedure

in the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 to determine when a pupil may return

to full participation in any interscholastic activity or event; (c) The symptoms that a pupil who has sustained an injury to the head is likely to

exhibit and the manner in which such symptoms are likely to subside over time; and (d) The recommended care and accommodations for a pupil who has sustained or is suspected

to have sustained a concussion or other injury to the head and the resources for identifying

the proper care and accommodations for a specific pupil. 4. Before a pupil participates in an interscholastic activity or event, and on an

annual basis thereafter, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall ensure

that the pupil and his or her parent or legal guardian: (a) Are provided with a copy of the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1; and (b) Sign a statement on a form prescribed by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities

Association acknowledging that the pupil, if capable, and his or her parent or guardian

understand: (1) That injuries to the head may occur during the participation of a pupil in interscholastic

activities and events; (2) The risks associated with participating in an activity or event in which a pupil

may sustain an injury to the head; (3) The risks associated with continuing to participate in an activity or event after

a pupil has sustained an injury to the head; and (4) That the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 and the educational information

compiled pursuant to subsection 3 are available on the Internet website maintained

by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. 5. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall post the policy adopted

pursuant to subsection 1 and the educational information compiled pursuant to subsection

3 on the Internet website of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. 6. At least once every 5 years, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association

shall: (a) Review the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 and the information compiled

pursuant to subsection 3; and (b) Update the policy and information to reflect current best practices in the prevention

and treatment of injuries to the head. 7. As used in this section, “ provider of health care ” means a physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 632 of NRS , a physical therapist licensed under chapter 640 of NRS or an athletic trainer licensed under chapter 640B of NRS .