The following links contain information on the UIL Website concerning the Coaches’ Education requirement from the bill. Use this information as you plan your school districts required concussion training for coaches.

http://www.uiltexas.org/health/info/concussions

Concussion Training Requirements of Texas Education Code, Section 38.158

HB 2038 as passed by the 82nd Legislature and signed by the Governor also added section 38.158 to the Texas Education Code, which concerns training requirements for coaches, athletic trainers and potential members of a Concussion Oversight Team in the subject matter of concussions, including evaluation, prevention, symptoms, risks, and long-term effects. For purposes of compliance with TEC section 38.158, the UIL authorizes all Continuing Professional Education (CPE) providers that are approved and registered by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) as approved individuals and organizations to provide concussion education training. A current listing of approved providers is found here:

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147486144&menu_id=2147483671&menu_id2=794

The parameters for the required training are contained in section 38.158 of the Texas Education Code.