HF 858: Relating to concussion and brain injury training for coaches

What it does

This bill relates to concussion and brain injury training for coaches. Current law requires the department of health and human services, the Iowa high school athletic association, and the Iowa girls high school athletic union to work together to develop training materials and courses regarding concussions and brain injuries, and requires coaches and contest officials to complete the training at least every two years. The bill modifies this provision to provide that coaches shall complete the training every two years.

Senate subcommittee · named March 26, 2025

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 11 for, 0 against

For: Brain Injury Association of Iowa; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Athletic Trainers Society; Iowa School Nurses Organization; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Society of Health and Physical Educators; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 20, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee · as HSB 220
2. February 20, 2025House subcommittee named: Stone, Gjerde and Kniff McCulla · as HSB 220
3. February 25, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 220
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 220
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 23–0 · as HSB 220
6. March 7, 2025Filed in the House
7. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 858 · as HSB 220
8. March 20, 2025Passed the House, 89–0
9. March 24, 2025Arrived in the Senate
10. March 26, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Donahue and Pike
11. April 2, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it