Post by pavel on Feb 14, 2016 2:34:58 GMT -6
Concussions, now a primary concern of the National Football League, are also a topic in state capitols across America.
The New Mexico Senate voted 35-4 on Saturday to amend the state law on care of youth league and high school athletes who receive brain injuries. Players would be required to sit out at least 10 days after being diagnosed with a concussion. The current law is seven days.
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, sponsored the measure. He said he was motivated to upgrade the state’s law because a running back at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho sued to play in the state championship game last fall after his coaches believed he had a concussion and planned to sit him down.
A judge, operating on incomplete medical information, ruled for the player. Heath Ridenour, Cleveland High’s coach, let his player suit up but put him in the game for only one harmless play.
Read more: www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legislature/senate-oks--day-timeout-for-young-athletes-with-head/article_94f06893-0ba0-55f6-b190-bfa5745f7b49.html
The New Mexico Senate voted 35-4 on Saturday to amend the state law on care of youth league and high school athletes who receive brain injuries. Players would be required to sit out at least 10 days after being diagnosed with a concussion. The current law is seven days.
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, sponsored the measure. He said he was motivated to upgrade the state’s law because a running back at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho sued to play in the state championship game last fall after his coaches believed he had a concussion and planned to sit him down.
A judge, operating on incomplete medical information, ruled for the player. Heath Ridenour, Cleveland High’s coach, let his player suit up but put him in the game for only one harmless play.
Read more: www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legislature/senate-oks--day-timeout-for-young-athletes-with-head/article_94f06893-0ba0-55f6-b190-bfa5745f7b49.html