LAC 28:CLVII.503. Injury Management Program Protocol for Educational Training on Serious Sports Injuries

A. Each high school coach and non-faculty coaches certified by the Coaches Education and Certification Program shall receive annual documented training related to serious sports injuries in accordance with the National High School Coaches Association and the Louisiana High School Coaches Association. Each approved workshop or online course(s) shall be designed to educate the attendees concerning concussion awareness, exertional heat illness, sudden cardiac arrest, and the nature, and risks associated with, serious sport injuries. 1. Each school board or district shall determine an appropriate method of documentation that each respective high school coach received such approved educational training regarding the nature, and risks associated with, serious sport injuries. 2. The director of the Louisiana High School Officials Association shall determine an appropriate method of documentation that each game official received such approved educational training regarding the nature, and risks associated with, serious sport injuries. B. Each high school student-athlete, and his/her respective parent(s) or guardian(s), shall annually acknowledge the risks of serious sports injuries prior to the student-athlete’s participation in any school sponsored sports event. Each student and parent/guardian shall review either printed or verifiable electronic information regarding the nature and risks of serious sports injuries, as provided by the school or school district. 1. Each school board or district shall determine an appropriate method of documentation that each respective high school student-athlete, and his/her parent/guardian(s), did view educational information regarding the nature, and risks associated with, serious sport injuries. 2. Each LEA shall distribute information relative to cardiac health including, at a minimum, the requirements that a student athlete who has or has had a cardiac health issue must meet before returning to participation in athletics. a. The information will be provided to LEAs by LDOE. b. Coaches, athletic trainers, athletic directors, or other appropriate school personnel shall collect parent signatures to verify receipt and understanding of the requirements. C. Effective beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and subject to the availability of funds, any high school employee who serves as a coach for the school shall obtain and maintain certification in CPR, first aid, and AED use consistent with national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. This requirement is contingent upon the following: 1. The legislature appropriates funds in an amount necessary to implement the provisions of Subsection C of this Section; or 2. Grants or other private donations are made to the school to pay for the costs of implementing the provisions of Subsection C of this Section.