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Athletic Safety Legislation Update 2009: State Regulations & Pending Bills

Stay informed on the latest in athletic safety legislation, regulatory updates, and pending bills across various states in the U.S. Explore the impact on athletic training practices, licensure, and certification requirements. Discover the efforts to enhance athlete safety and implement crucial protocols. Examine the legislative landscape and its implications for athletic trainers.

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Athletic Safety Legislation Update 2009: State Regulations & Pending Bills

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  1. NATA Governmental Affairs CouncilLegislative Update2009Dwight E. McDonnell, M Ed, ATC, LATGAC Chair 2009 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

  2. 2009 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Regulation of Athletic Training Bills Passed Colorado – Registration # 46 Maryland – Licensure # 45 Mississippi – Practice Act Update Wyoming – Licensure # 44 Montana – Licensure #43

  3. Other State Legislation Alabama – Practice Act Update Hawaii – Licensure West Virginia – Licensure Wisconsin – Practice Act Update

  4. Other Pending Bills • Minnesota • Pennsylvania

  5. Current 50 State Status • 38 Licensure • 5 Certification • 3 Registration • 1 Exempt • Hawaii (2010 Bill Pending for Licensure) • 3 No Regulation • California • West Virginia (2010 Licensure Bill) • Alaska

  6. Athletic Safety Legislation • This can in compass many areas: • Requiring schools to have AED’s and personal trained to use them. • Basic athletic training for coaches. • Requiring a medical release for retur-to-play. • Concussion injury care & mouth guard use. • Mandating Athletic Trainers.

  7. Athletic Safety Legislation • In 2007 the GAC determined that being involved in these types of bills is very important. These issues themselves can be a good one for strategic political purposes. • Example - California

  8. Other groups are pursuing this type of legislation without AT association support • The Brain Injury Association • ParentWatch • National Center for Sports Safety • Mom’s Team

  9. Arkansas* North Carolina* California* Connecticut* Florida* Pennsylvania South Carolina* Illinois Iowa Texas* Kentucky* New Jersey Washington* New York Utah Vermont States that worked on Athletic Safety Legislation 2008-09* ATA Sponsored bill or involved.

  10. Reimbursement Bills 2008-09 • Georgia • Missouri • New Hampshire • Vermont

  11. Thank You 2009 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

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