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Dr. Nate Newman (Iowa Athletic Trainers’ Society) stopped by Good Morning Iowa this morning–even as Gov. Reynolds was preparing to sign the bill–to talk about concussion legislation that was passed through the statehouse: http://www.weareiowa.com/news/local-news/local-doctor-reacts-to-concussion-bill-legislation/1142601745
PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Reynolds Signs New Concussion Legislation to Protect Iowa Students
Written by Geoffrey Lauer
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held a signing ceremony this morning for House File 2442, an update to Iowa’s 2011 Youth Sports and Concussion Law. Here’s a summary of what’s new: Prior legislation required that a coach, official, or licensed health care provider must remove a student from activity upon the observation of any signs, symptoms,