JJIF
HEAD INJURY AND CONCUSSION POLICY
The Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District has established this policy to be in compliance with the Massachusetts law, An Act Relative to Safety Regulations for School Athletic Programs, and to protect the safety and wellness of all students. The Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District will provide protocols to standardize procedures for persons involved in the prevention, training, management and return to activity decisions regarding students who incur head injuries in order to protect their health and safety. The protocol has been adopted to be in compliant with the law and will be reviewed and revised as needed.
Regulation: JJIF-R1 Protocol for Head Injuries and Concussions
JJIF-R2 Academic Expectations During Post Concussion Recovery
Exhibit: JJIF-E1 Post Head Injury Medical Clearance and Authorization Form
JJIF-E2 Concussion Signs and Symptoms Checklist
ADOPTED: 01/24/12 Revised & Readopted: 07/22/14