S 4706 — Requires use of annual baseline concussion testing for student-athletes and cheerleaders in grades six through 12.

Summary

Concussion testing, baseline-req. annual use for student-athletes & cheerleaders

Bill Text

• Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.2; N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.3; N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.4; N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.48a.

• N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.2

  , by the 2011-2012 school year, and , "student-athlete" → ; and (3) the appropriate use of annual baseline concussion testing for student-athletes and cheerleaders enrolled in grades six through 12 (1) (2) On or before the July 1 of the next full school year following the date of enactment of P.L. , c. (pending before the Legislature as this bill), the department shall update the athletic head injury safety training program to incorporate materials concerning the appropriate use of annual baseline concussion testing for student-athletes and cheerleaders enrolled in grades six through 12. : "Baseline concussion testing" means the use of a neurocognitive exam, conducted by an athletic trainer or school physician before the beginning of an athletic season, to assess the pre-symptomatic brain functions of a student-athlete or cheerleader, the results of which are used to diagnose the concussion-related symptoms of the student-athlete or cheerleader. "Student-athlete"

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.3

  the use of annual baseline concussion testing for every student-athlete and cheerleader enrolled in grades six through 12, and , except that each school district shall implement a revised policy, on or before July 1 of the next full school year following the date of enactment of P.L. , c. (pending before the Legislature as this bill), to incorporate the use of annual baseline concussion testing for every student-athlete and cheerleader enrolled in grades six through 12 , except that this model policy shall be revised, no later than three months prior to July 1 of the next full school year following the date of enactment of P.L. , c. (pending before the Legislature as this bill), to incorporate the use of annual baseline concussion testing for every student-athlete and cheerleader enrolled in grades six through 12

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.4

  When evaluating a student-athlete or cheerleader enrolled in grades six through 12, the physician or other licensed healthcare provider shall consider the results of the most recent baseline concussion test completed by the student-athlete or cheerleader.

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.48a

  , including but not limited to the use of baseline concussion testing

  amended

Action History

1. October 01, 2026

   INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

• Latham Tiver · Primary

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