2012 Utah Code
Title 26 - Utah Health Code
Article 53 - Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Act
Section 401 - School nurses evaluating student injuries.

(1) A school nurse may assess a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury during school hours on school property regardless of whether the nurse has received specialized training in the evaluation and management of a concussion.

(2) A school nurse who does not meet the requirements of Subsections 26-53-301(1)(b)(i) and (1)(b)(ii)(A), but who assesses a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or traumatic head injury under Subsection (1):

(a) shall refer the child to a qualified health care provider who is trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and

(b) may not provide a written statement permitting the child to resume participation in free play or physical education class under Subsection 26-53-301(1)(b)(ii).

(3) A school nurse shall undergo training, described in Section 53A-6-112, in the evaluation and management of a concussion, as funding allows.

Enacted by Chapter 289, 2013 General Session