Connecticut concussion law - Sports Concussions

Connecticut Concussion Law

Connecticut was one of the first states in the nation to adopt a concussion law, following Oregon and Washington, who implemented similar statutes in 2009. Connecticut's concussion law was signed by Gov. Jodi Rell on May 19, 2010 and became effective July 1, 2010. The law is in place to prevent student-athletes from participating in games after suffering head injuries.

Main Provisions of CT Law:

All coaches holding a coaching permit issued by the State Board of Education are required to take a three-hour concussion training course

Annually, coaches are expected to review new information provided by the State Board of Education

Every five years after the initial training, coaches must complete a refresher course

Any athlete who exhibits signs or symptoms of a concussion must be removed from play

Athletes will not be permitted to return to play until they have received written medical clearance from a qualified medical provider

Coaching permits may be revoked if coaches are in violation of these provisions

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Connecticut school resources

Connecticut state law requires all coaches to take a concussion management course prior to the start of their season. The Connecticut Coaching Education Program (CCEP) offers the only state approved course. Cost is $50.

Connecticut Concussion Task Force

Connecticut medical resources

Concussion-specific care is offered at the following locations:

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut

Dr. Peter McAllister
75 Kinds Highway Cutoff
Fairfield, CT
(203) 333-1133

670 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT
(203) 877-1414
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut, PC - Fairfield and Milford, CT

Center for Advanced Pediatrics (ImPACT)

761 Main Ave.
Norwalk, CT
(203) 229-2000
http://tcfap.com/

Elite Sports Medicine (ImPACT)

399 Farmington Ave. 3rd floor
Farmington, CT
(860) 284-0220
http://www.elitesportsmedicine.org/

Middlesex Primary Care -Old Saybrook/Sports & Family Medicine (ImPACT)

Adam E. Perrin, MD, FAAFP, Credentialed ImPACT Consultant
30 Elm Street
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

(860) 284-0220 fax (860) 395-1220

http://middlesexhospital.org/locations/mh-primary-care/old-saybrook

New England Muskoskeletal Institute

Dr. Thomas Trojian
University of Connecticut Health Center
Medical Arts and Research Building
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
(860)-679-7692
(800)-535-6232
New England Muscoskeletal Institute

Neurocognitive Diagnostic & Treatment Clinic (ImPACT)

Dr. Joel Becker

55 Green Hollow Road
Danielson, CT
(860) 774-1350
www.sportsconcussionndtc.com

Pediatric Healthcare Associates (ImPACT)

Dr. Michael Lee
2600 Post Road
Southport, CT
(203) 452-8322
Pediatric Healthcare Associates (PHA)

Willows Pediatric Group PC (ImPACT)

1563 Post Road East
Westport, CT
(860) 284-0220
http://www.willowspediatrics.com

Connecticut additional information

Brain Injury Association of CT biact.org

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