School officials will spend the coming weeks making sure they are in compliance with a new state law that requires them to be more vigilant in protecting student athletes from concussions.
The law, which takes effect Aug. 18, will require that high school athletes be removed from the playing field immediately if it’s believed they have suffered a concussion.
The law also requires school districts to distribute information to student athletes and parents about head injuries, and parents will have to sign a form to say they’ve read the material before their child can play this fall.
While Nashua school administrators applaud the new law, they said they’ve already taken steps to do what they can do raise awareness about concussions.
Nashua Athletic Director Thomas Arria said the district already educates parents and students about concussions, and specialized trainers work closely with parents to monitor injured students.
“We’re all on board and keeping an eye on the student,” he said. “Our biggest concern is the safety of our students.
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