Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkIntroduced
A 10675: Updates school concussion management and response protocols
Sam Berger
A 10675 status: Introduced — PRINT NUMBER 10675B (updated Sep 2, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
71OUT OF 100
Score:71/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
This new law updates how schools handle head injuries with three main changes: * **Better rules:** Schools will have updated procedures for managing concussions. * **School comes first:** Before a student can play sports again, they must be back to their full class schedule without needing any extra academic help. * **More options:** Physician assistants are now allowed to check students for concussions and clear them to return to sports.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Reduced long-term healthcare costs associated with poorly managed brain injuries
- Improved clarity on liability standards for schools
- Standardized training may lead to more consistent administrative practices
Risks
- Increased biennial training costs for school districts
- Administrative burden on districts to maintain and audit records
- Potential costs associated with establishing concussion management teams
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhanced protection for student athletes against long-term brain injury
- Uniform return-to-school policies across state districts
- Greater transparency for parents regarding concussion safety protocols
Risks
- Potential for extended exclusion from social school activities
- Increased pressure on parents to secure specific medical clearances
- Risk of inconsistent enforcement across different school districts
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Formalization of school concussion management teams
- Mandatory public website posting of concussion information
- Clearer requirements for school medical record maintenance
Risks
- Risk of 'check-the-box' compliance without substantive culture shift
- Lack of independent state-level oversight of team effectiveness
- Variability in team composition may dilute state-wide standards
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Mandatory 24-hour symptom-free period before return to play
- Requires return to full class schedule before athletic activity
- Expands training to include medical directors and physical education teachers
Risks
- Possibility of misinterpretation of mild symptoms
- Reliance on external medical professionals for clearance variability
- Inherent risk in any athletic participation despite mitigation
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Compliance may be resource-intensive for smaller districts without dedicated medical staff.
Analysis scope
Does not define specific consequences for schools failing to meet training mandates.
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