Texas Lawmakers Stand Up for Student Athletes
As a result of changes to University Interscholastic League (UIL) policy, high schools will be prohibited from letting student athletes practice or complete on the same day that they sustain a concussion. This change in policy was approved by the UIL’s legislative council in October of last year and received final approval from Texas Commissioner of Education Robert Scott late last month. The guidelines will go into effect August 1, 2011.
What does this mean for you? Texas law now gives greater protection to your children when they compete in school sports. If you suspect that their coach is disregarding state law by playing them after their head injury, you have the power to fight back. If you need help communicating with your child’s coach or school administrators, talk to the personal injury professionals at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!
