The School Board of Broward County, Florida Created : February 03, 2013 at 04:11 PM	Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  A. Resolutions
A-7. Resolution in Support of Concussion Management and Neuro-Cognitive Testing for High School Student Athletes (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:10 A.M.) (C)   March 20, 2012 Status:
Time Certain: 11:10 AM
Quick Summary / Abstract Adopt Resolution #12-68, in support of Concussion Management and Neuro-Cognitive Testing for High School Student Athletes. March of 2012 is National Brain Injury Month.  The focus of National Brain Injury Month is to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries with specific focus on concussions.  The goal is to promote educational awareness of concussion management including the use of neurocognitive testing. There is no financial impact to the district. Requested Action Adopt Resolution #12-68, in support of Concussion Management and Neuro-Cognitive Testing for High School Student Athletes. Summary March of 2012 is National Brain Injury Month.  The focus of National Brain Injury Month is to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries with specific focus on concussions.  The goal is to promote educational awareness of concussion management including the use of neurocognitive testing. School Board Goals Goal Two: Wellness (2008-2011) Goal Three: Safety (2008-2011) Financial Impact There is no financial impact to the district. Source of Additional Information Laurie Rich Levinson 7540321-2006 Associated File Attachments Resolution - Concussion Management (Files)   ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)