NRS 385B.080
Adoption of policy for prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during participation

  • requirements of policy
  • annual acknowledgment of policy by parent and pupil.

1.

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall adopt a policy concerning the prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during a pupil’s participation in interscholastic activities and events, including, without limitation, a concussion of the brain. The policy must provide information concerning the nature and risk of injuries to the head which may occur during a pupil’s participation in interscholastic activities and events, including, without limitation, the risks associated with continuing to participate in the activity or event after sustaining such an injury.

2.

The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must require that if a pupil sustains or is suspected of sustaining an injury to the head while participating in an interscholastic activity or event, the pupil:

(a)

Must be immediately removed from the activity or event; and

(b)

May return to the activity or event if the parent or legal guardian of the pupil provides a signed statement of a provider of health care indicating that the pupil is medically cleared for participation in the activity or event and the date on which the pupil may return to the activity or event.

3.

Before a pupil participates in an interscholastic activity or event, and on an annual basis thereafter, the pupil and his or her parent or legal guardian:

(a)

Must be provided with a copy of the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1; and

(b)

Must sign a statement on a form prescribed by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association acknowledging that the pupil and his or her parent or guardian have read and understand the terms and conditions of the policy.

4.

As used in this section, “provider of health care” means a physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 632 of NRS, a physical therapist licensed under chapter 640 of NRS or an athletic trainer licensed under chapter 640B of NRS.

Source: Section 385B.080 — Adoption of policy for prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during participation; requirements of policy; annual acknowledgment of policy by parent and pupil., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-385B.­html#NRS385BSec080 (accessed May 26, 2025).

385B.010
Definitions. 385B.015
“Child of a military family” defined. 385B.020
“Pupil” defined. 385B.030
“Sanctioned sport” defined. 385B.040
“School” defined. 385B.045
“Zone of attendance” defined. 385B.050
Formation 385B.060
Adoption of rules and regulations in manner provided by Nevada Administrative Procedure Act 385B.065
Authorization to allow certain pupils to participate in sanctioned sport or other interscholastic event at different school 385B.070
Rules and regulations to include criteria for staging of all-star game and participation of all-star team. 385B.080
Adoption of policy for prevention and treatment of injuries to the head which may occur during participation 385B.090
Procedures for review of disputes 385B.100
Pupils and schools authorized to appeal final decision or order to Executive Director 385B.110
Membership of charter schools, private schools and parochial schools. 385B.120
Applicability of regulations and requirements to charter schools, private schools and parochial schools. 385B.130
Rules and regulations governing eligibility of pupil who transfers schools apply equally to public schools and private schools 385B.140
Eligibility of pupil enrolled in grade 9 to participate and practice in sanctioned sport at public or private school. 385B.145
Eligibility of pupil who attended school in another country as foreign exchange student to participate in sanctioned sport. 385B.150
Participation by homeschooled children in interscholastic activities and events 385B.160
Limitation on challenges based upon participation by homeschooled children and certain children of military families. 385B.170
Limitation on adoption of regulations and rules by school districts and schools concerning eligibility and participation of homeschooled children and certain children of military families. 385B.180
Requests to join similar association in another state. 385B.190
Determination of liability of Association and public school belonging to similar association in another state.

May 26, 2025

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