Utah Code § 26B-4-405
School nurses evaluating student injuries
Utah · Utah Code Title 26B — Utah Health and Human Services Code · Status: effective
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- Utah Code § 26B-4-405, School nurses evaluating student injuries, Utah, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2332299
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(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.