The Concussion Management and Awareness Act went into effect on July 1, 2012 for all public schools and charter schools.  Several items are required for school districts to be in compliance with the law.  Some of the items are specifically spelled out in the law and others have been recommended by the State Education Department and Department of Health and approved by the State Board of Regents.

Buffalo Public Schools believes in the importance of effective concussion prevention and post-concussion management.  All coaches, physical education teachers, and school nurses will complete a concussion prevention certification biannually entitled "Heads Up!  Concussion in Youth Sports", as per New York State Education Department and BPS Board of Education guidelines.  By educating staff, students, and parents, we can all help prevent injuries and minimize risks associated with head traumas.  

Please find links and documents below for more information on what you can do to protect yourself and your child(ren).

• Concussion information for Parents

   

   

• Concussion information for Student-Athletes

NYSPHSAA
NY SPHSAA Concussion Protocols for Sports and Physical Education

Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports
Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a free, online course available to coaches, physical educatin teachers, parents, and others helping to keep athletes safe from concussion. It features interviews with leading experts, dynamic graphics and interactive exercises, and compelling storytelling to help you recognize a concussion and know how to respond if you think that your athlete might have a concussion. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate, making it easy to show your department, league or school you are ready for the season.  All BPS physical education teachers must submit the certificate to Dr. Sue Baldwin every two years.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Heads Up Concussion Management Training