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Utah Code § 26B-4-405: School nurses evaluating student injuries.

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  1. Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code
  2. Chapter 26B-4 Health Care - Delivery and Access
  3. Part 26B-4-4 School Health

(1) A school nurse may assess a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury during school hours on school property regardless of whether the nurse has received specialized training in the evaluation and management of a concussion.

(2) A school nurse who does not meet the requirements of Subsections 26B-4-404(1)(b)(i) and (1)(b)(ii)(A), but who assesses a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or traumatic head injury under Subsection (1):

(a) shall refer the child to a qualified health care provider who is trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and

(b) may not provide a written statement permitting the child to resume participation in free play or physical education class under Subsection 26B-4-404(1)(b)(ii).

(3) A school nurse shall undergo training in the evaluation and management of a concussion, as funding allows.

Collected 2026-09-03T11:34:33Z. Source file · JSON

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