The Impact of Concussions on High School Athletes: The Local Perspective

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 athletes.

One of the key priorities of the Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee has been looking at how we can help students stay safe and protected in school.

But in this subcommittee's first hearing, we are looking at what happens on the athletic field where many school injuries do occur.

When a student suffers a concussion, a serious chain reaction can occur both on the field and in the classroom.