Sport Safety Policies Archive

Below is a table with the summary of the changes made in the most recent update.

State Old Rank New Rank Old Score New Score Change Score
Georgia 3 3 81.667 83.667 +2.0 Head
  • A minimum of a 5-step graduated return to play protocol before full return to activity. No more than 2 phases in any one day. If symptoms return during any one step, athlete must regress to previous step.
Kentucky 10 8 63.75 67.75 +4.0 Heart
  • Location of AED should be well marked, publicized, accessible and known among trained staff
  • 3A. All athletic trainers, coaches, administrators, school nurses, and physical education teachers should have access to an AED on school property
Louisiana 4 4 74.0 78.0 +4.0 Heart
  • 4A. Institutions sponsoring athletic events/activities should have a AED on site or access to one at each athletic venue for practices, games, or other athletic events
  • 6A. Location of AED should be well marked, publicized, accessible and known among trained staff
New Mexico 15 29 54.075 46.075 -8.0 Head
  • Comprehensive training and education for coaches (ie Heads Up Football or equivalent)- Football Coaches   (points deducted during this audit)
South Carolina 30 22 45.8 50.8 +6.0 Emergency Preparedness
  • Licensure-10 Points
  • Some Form (i.e. Registered)-5 Points (points deducted during this audit)
Utah 31 35 45.0 43.0 -2.0 Head
  • Athletes are not permitted to return to play until they fully return to school (points deducted during this audit)