Concussion Law Implementation Survey

Survey Regarding Implementation of Nebraska's Concussion Law

In 2012, the Nebraska State Legislature enacted the Concussion Awareness Act in 2012 in an attempt to reduce the long-lasting consequences of second-impact concussions.

One year later, a survey of high school head coaches, athletic directors and youth athletes seen in a medical facility for concussion was conducted. These surveys indicate that while there is increased awareness, there is still lack of knowledge of the seriousness of concussions and there are many youth athletes still playing at risk due to the lack of appropriate concussion management by coaches, schools, parents and medical professionals.