Return to Play - Ohio's Youth Concussion Law

As of April 26, 2013, Ohio’s Return-to-Play law (ORC 3313.539 or ORC 3314.03) requires that Ohio youth athletes who are suspected of sustaining a concussion, MUST be removed from practice or play. Ohio laws prohibit a child to return to play (practice or competition) on the same day that he/she is removed on suspicion of having sustained a concussion. He/she may return the following day if cleared in writing by a physician (MD or DO) or other authorized healthcare provider that they did not sustain a concussion.

All Managers, Coaches and Umpires are required to take the course regarding the Return to Play Law.

The required course can be found at https://www.nays.org/additional-training/preview/concussion-training.cfm free of charge.

For more information, please visit https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/child-injury/youthconcussions/