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The Impact of Concussions on High School Athletes
The Impact of Concussions on High School Athletes
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Today we will examine how concussions experienced by high school athletes on the playing field are impacting their academic well being and their quality of life.
We will also learn more about how schools and the medical community can provide appropriate management and support for these young student athletes.
One of our committee's key priorities has been looking at how we can keep students safe and protected in school. This is our first hearing looking into what happens on the athletic field, where many school injuries occur.
Last year, Congressman Andrews, Congresswoman Bono-Mack and I asked the Government Accountability Office to look into concussions in high school athletics after several professional athletes suffered debilitating and news-making head injuries diagnosed as concussions.
It was clear to us that if the NFL was paying attention to concussions at the professional level, we should be doing the same at the high school level, when students' bodies and minds are still growing and therefore somewhat more vulnerable.
Today, the GAO will share the findings of their report. We will hear about the incidents of concussions in high school sports and what federal programs exist to help prevent these catastrophic injuries from sidelining students.
This is the first comprehensive look at what is being done to prevent and manage these injuries.
We will also learn more about how schools and the medical community can provide appropriate management and support for these young student athletes.
One of our committee's key priorities has been looking at how we can keep students safe and protected in school. This is our first hearing looking into what happens on the athletic field, where many school injuries occur.
Last year, Congressman Andrews, Congresswoman Bono-Mack and I asked the Government Accountability Office to look into concussions in high school athletics after several professional athletes suffered debilitating and news-making head injuries diagnosed as concussions.
It was clear to us that if the NFL was paying attention to concussions at the professional level, we should be doing the same at the high school level, when students' bodies and minds are still growing and therefore somewhat more vulnerable.
Today, the GAO will share the findings of their report. We will hear about the incidents of concussions in high school sports and what federal programs exist to help prevent these catastrophic injuries from sidelining students.
This is the first comprehensive look at what is being done to prevent and manage these injuries.
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