Ohio’s Return-to-Play law (
Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3313.539 or
Ohio Revised Code (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 providers that he/she did not sustain a concussion.
All youth athletes and their parents/guardians must view the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Youth Concussion information sheets below and then sign this form.