Concussion Awareness Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS7, “Concussion Awareness Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-61-session-4.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Concussion Awareness Act, currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly, aims to raise awareness about concussions and their effects. This bill would require schools and sports organizations to develop concussion protocols and educate students, parents, and staff about concussion prevention, recognition, and response. It would also establish a concussion registry to track and study concussions in the province, helping to inform prevention and treatment strategies.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Concussion Awareness Act.
- 02The Minister of Health and Wellness shall develop and implement a concussion awareness strategy.
- 03The concussion awareness strategy must include education and awareness programs for the public, athletes, and coaches.
- 04The Minister shall establish a concussion awareness advisory committee to provide advice on the strategy.
- 05The concussion awareness advisory committee must consist of representatives from various stakeholders, including health professionals and sports organizations.
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