CONCUSSIONS ARE ON THE MINDS OF LOTS OF PEOPLE THESE DAYS. NOW, LEGISLATION HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR MARTINEZ THAT HOPES TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOME FOR STUDENT ATHLETES WHO SUFFER A CONCUSSION.
THOSE STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO SIT OUT FROM ATHLETIC ACTIVITY FOR 10 DAYS. THE BILL ALSO PROVIDES FOR IMPROVED BRAIN INJURY EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR COACHES.
IT WAS SPONSORED BY STATE SENATOR MICHAEL SANCHEZ.