• Interscholastic Athletic Head Injury/Concussion (MGL Ch 111, Sec 222)
• Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Activities (105 CMR 201)

Required Forms for Extracurricular Sports:

• Pre-Participation Head Injury/Concussion Reporting Form for Extracurricular Activities
• Post Sports-Related Head Injury Medical Clearance and Authorization Form
• Report of Head Injury During Sports Season Form

Guidelines:

• Head Injury Prevention and Management in Schools - Quick Reference Guide
• Head Strong Guidance for Implementing the Massachusetts Regulations on Head Injuries and Concussions in School Athletics
• MDPH Guidance on 504 and IEP Plans for Students Returning to Academic Work
• Returning to School After Concussion: Guidelines for Massachusetts Schools

• CDC HEADS UP Concussion Wallet Card
• CDC Signs and Symptoms Checklist
• Concussion Recognition Tool 5©
• Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool™

Concussion Management:

• Concussion Management - Return to Activity Guidelines for Children & Youth
• REAP The Benefits of Good Concussion Management

Websites & Fact Sheets

• Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts
  • Provides support and resources to brain injury survivors and their families; prevention programs, and education and training for brain injury survivors, caregivers and professionals.
• CDC HEADS UP
  • Provides comprehensive information and Fact Sheets about recognizing, responding to, and minimizing the risk of concussions. For students, parents, coaches, school professionals and health providers. Select Fact Sheets (see the website for many more):
    • HEADS UP Concussion: A Fact Sheet for Coaches/a>
    • Concussion Fact Sheet for Teachers, Counselors, and School Professionals
    • Returning to School After a Concussion: A Fact Sheet for School Professionals
• MA Sports Related Concussions and Head Injuries
  • Provides resources and education and regulatory guidance for parents, caregivers, and school staff about protecting student safety while participating in extracurricular school sports.