2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 385B - Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association › NRS 385B.080 - Adoption of policy for prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during participation; requirements of policy; annual acknowledgment of policy by parent and pupil. [Effective through June 30, 2024.] 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. [Effective July 1, 2024.]

1. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall adopt a policy concerning the prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during 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 sustains or is suspected of 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 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. Before a pupil participates in an interscholastic activity or event, and on an annual basis thereafter, the pupil and his or her parent or legal guardian:
(a) Must be provided with a copy of the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1; and
(b) Must sign a statement on a form prescribed by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association acknowledging that the pupil and his or her parent or guardian have read and understand the terms and conditions of the policy.
4. 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.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 785; A 2019, 138)
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.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 785; A 2019, 138; 2023, 1363, effective July 1, 2024)