Concussion Info

The Texas Legislature has passed a bill known as Natasha's Law.  This law has dramatically changed how student athletes, their parents and UIL athletic programs treat a concussions or concussion like symptoms.  Below are some educational links for athletes and parents to learn about concussions, and are to be used solely as educational and not as a diagnostic tool.  These informational links do not replace a physician or health care professional as to diagnose a concussion.
 
Among many things, Natasha's Law requires all coaches and athletic trainers to receive training on concussions, how to identify signs and symptoms, and return to play guidelines. In accordance with Texas State Law, all Sharyland High School coaches and athletic trainers complete the state mandated one hour concussion training certification yearly. 

SISD has developed a concussion policy and protocol developed by a concussion oversight team which consists of local physician's and athletic trainers, and is based on peer reviewed medical research.  If a concussion or multiple concussion like symptoms occur, then that athlete will be removed from practice/competition and not be allowed to return the same day.  This athlete will be evaluated by the athletic trainer and/or be referred to their physician.  The SISD concussion policy generally consists of a medical evaluation by a health care professional, a 24 - 48 hour symptom free period, a physician's clearance, and a progressive 5 day return to play protocol without any return of symptoms.  The SISD concussion protocol is available from your athletic trainer.


Athletes Fact Sheet
Athletes_Fact_Sheet-a.pdf, 53.21 KB (Last Modified on October 7, 2014)

Athletes Fact Sheet - Spanish
Athletes_Fact_Sheet_Spanish-a.pdf, 52.60 KB (Last Modified on October 7, 2014)

Parent Fact Sheet
Parents_Fact_Sheet-a.pdf, 59.17 KB (Last Modified on October 7, 2014)

Parent Fact Sheet - Spanish
Parents_Fact_Sheet_Spanish-a.pdf, 59.06 KB (Last Modified on October 7, 2014)

Updated August 18th, 2022