The planning and regulatory process to implement this law is likely to take several months to complete. The Department of Public Health will be working with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, the Massachusetts Medical Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts, the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, and the Sports Legacy Institute to develop these regulations.  In addition, we will also have a process to solicit your comments and input before the end of the calendar year.  In the interim, we have identified 2 on-line training courses that will assist in complying with the requirement to participate in a concussion awareness program.  We have also developed the attached fact sheet that describes the requirements of the law and provides links to additional educational resources and guidance, including the Center for Disease Control’s Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative. These materials include fact sheets you can use to educate your athletes and their parents.