HSB 220: 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.

House subcommittee · named February 20, 2025

• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla (R) · barb.kniffmcculla@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
2. February 20, 2025House subcommittee named: Stone, Gjerde and Kniff McCulla
3. February 25, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 23–0
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 858