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Return to Play - Ohio's Youth Concussion Law

As of April 26, 2013, Ohio’s Return-to-Play law (ORC 3313.539  or ORC 3314.03) requires that Ohio youth athletes who are suspected of sustaining a concussion, MUST be removed from practice or play. Ohio laws prohibit a child to return to play (practice or competition) on the same day that he/she is removed on suspicion of having sustained a concussion. He/she may return the following day if cleared in writing by a physician (MD or DO) or other authorized healthcare provider that they did not sustain a concussion.

Coaches and Referees

https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/child-injury/youthconcussions/youthconcussions

  • Online Concussion Management Training
  • FAQ
  • Interscholastic Sports
    • Need to Know
    • ODH Concussion Info Sheet
  • Youth Sports 
    • Need to Know
    • ODH Concussion Info Sheet
  • CDC Resources
    • Heads UP


Parents and Guardians

https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/child-injury/youthconcussions/youthconcussions

  • Interscholastic Sports
    • Need to Know
    • ODH Concussion Info Sheet
  • Youth Sports 
    • Need to Know
    • ODH Concussion Info Sheet
    • Medical Clearance to Return to Play Form
  • CDC Resources
    • Heads UP


Athletes

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html

  • CDC Resources
    • Heads UP
  • Fact Sheets