Training Program

(A) The following persons annually shall complete one of the head injury safety training programs approved by the Department as found on the Department's website: (1) Coaches; (2) Licensed Athletic Trainers; (3) Trainers; (4) Volunteers; (5) School and team physicians; (6) School nurses; (7) Athletic Directors; (8) Directors responsible for a school marching band, whether employed by a school or school district or serving in such capacity as a volunteer; (9) Parents of a student who participates in an extracurricular athletic activity; and (10) Students who participate in an extracurricular athletic activity. (B) The required training applies to one school year and must be repeated for every subsequent year. (C) Each school shall maintain a record of completion of annual training for all persons specified by 105 CMR 201.007(A) through: (1) a certification of completion for any Department-approved on-line course; or (2) a signed acknowledgment that the individual has read and understands Department- approved written materials required by 105 CMR 201.008(A)(1); or (3) an attendance roster from a session using Department-approved training; or (4) other means specified in school policies and procedures. (D) If a school district or school offers head injury safety training to guidance counselors, physical education teachers, classroom teachers or other school personnel, the school district or school at minimum shall offer one of the current head injury safety training programs approved by the Department as specified on the Department's website. (E) Game officials shall complete one of the training programs approved by the Department as specified on the Department's website annually and shall provide independent verification of completion of the training requirement to schools or school districts upon request.