NY State Assembly Bill 2015-A1437A

Assembly Bill A1437A

2015-2016 Legislative Session

Establishes the office of brain injury, within the department of health, to administer the traumatic brain injury program

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Jan 06, 2016	referred to health
May 12, 2015	print number 1437a
May 12, 2015	amend and recommit to health
Jan 12, 2015	referred to health

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2015-A1437 - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:: S6575
Current Committee:: Assembly Health
Law Section:: Public Health Law
Laws Affected:: Amd Art 27-CC §§2740 - 2744, Pub Health L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:: A9778, S5148

2015-A1437 - Summary

Establishes the office of brain injury, within the department of health, to administer the brain injury program.

2015-A1437 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  1437

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                          I N  A S S E M B L Y

                            January 12, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced  by  M. of A. JAFFEE, CLARK, PERRY, CAHILL -- Multi-Sponsored
  by -- M. of A.  BRENNAN, CROUCH, SCARBOROUGH -- read once and referred
  to the Committee on Health

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to  establishing  the
  office of brain injury

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Article 27-CC of the public health law, as added by chapter
196 of the laws of 1994, section 2741 and subdivisions 3,  5  and  7  of
section  2742  as amended and subdivision 4 of section 2744 as added, by
chapter 312 of the laws of 2014, is amended to read as follows:
                               ARTICLE 27-CC
                  [NEW YORK STATE TRAUMATIC] OFFICE OF
                         BRAIN INJURY [PROGRAM]
Section 2740. [Traumatic] OFFICE OF brain injury [program].
        2741. Definitions.
        2742. Functions, powers and duties of the [department] OFFICE.
        2743. Funding of traumatic brain injury services.
        2744. [The traumatic] TRAUMATIC brain injury services coordinat-
                ing council.
  S 2740. [Traumatic] OFFICE OF brain injury [program].  [The] THERE  IS
HEREBY  ESTABLISHED,  IN  THE department AN OFFICE OF BRAIN INJURY WHICH
shall have the central responsibility for administering  the  provisions
of  this  article  and  otherwise coordinating the state's policies with
respect to traumatic brain injury, in consultation with the  office  [of
mental  retardation and] FOR PEOPLE WITH developmental disabilities, the
office of mental health, the department  of  education,  the  office  of
alcoholism  and  substance  abuse  services,  the  [department of social
services, the office of the advocate for the disabled] OFFICE OF  TEMPO-
RARY  AND  DISABILITY  ASSISTANCE,  THE  OFFICE  OF  CHILDREN AND FAMILY

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD06135-01-5

A. 1437                             2

SERVICES and the [commission on quality of care for the  mentally  disa-
bled] JUSTICE CENTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  S 2741. Definitions. As used in this article:
  1. "OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF BRAIN INJURY.
  [1] 2.  "Traumatic brain injury" means an acquired injury to the brain
caused by an external physical force resulting in total or partial disa-
bility  or  impairment and shall include but not be limited to damage to
the central nervous system from anoxic/hypoxic episodes or damage to the
central nervous system from allergic conditions,  toxic  substances  and
other acute medical/clinical incidents. Such term shall include, but not
be  limited  to, open and closed brain injuries that may result in mild,
moderate or severe impairments in one or more  areas,  including  cogni-
tion,  language,  memory, attention, reasoning, abstract thinking, judg-
ment, problem-solving, sensory perceptual and motor  abilities,  psycho-
social  behavior, physical functions, information processing and speech.
Such term shall not include progressive  dementias  and  other  mentally
impairing  conditions,  depression  and  psychiatric  disorders in which
there is no known or obvious central nervous system  damage,  neurologi-
cal,  metabolic  and  other medical conditions of chronic, congenital or
degenerative nature or brain injuries induced by birth trauma.
  [2] 3.  "Concussion" means a mild traumatic injury to the  brain  that
is  characterized by immediate and transient alteration of mental status
and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma.
  S 2742. Functions, powers and duties of the [department]  OFFICE.  The
[department] OFFICE shall have the following powers and duties:
  1. to develop a comprehensive statewide program that includes medical,
housing, vocational, educational, transportation, social, personal care,
family  support,  day  program  services,  community  re-entry services,
outpatient rehabilitation services and other essential services;
  2. to develop outreach services  to  provide  coordinated  information
regarding  assistance  available  to persons with traumatic brain injury
and their families;
  3. to develop and maintain a clearinghouse of information on traumatic
brain injuries and concussions, including but not limited to,  resources
that  support  the  development  and  implementation  of community-based
services and rehabilitation;
  4. to track the amount of and cost of  services  provided  to  persons
with traumatic brain injury placed in out-of-state treatment settings;
  5.  to  develop  innovative  educational  programs  on  the causes and
prevention of traumatic brain injuries and concussions, with an emphasis
on outreach campaigns. Such programs and information shall include,  but
not  be  limited  to,  treatment and services for persons with traumatic
brain injury and/or a concussion and their families;
  6. to accept and expend any grants, awards of other funds or appropri-
ations as may be available for these purposes, subject to limitations as
to the approval of expenditures and audits as prescribed for state funds
by the state finance law;
  7. to gather and disseminate statistics and conduct investigations and
research relating to the causes and prevention of traumatic brain  inju-
ries  and  concussions and the treatment of such injuries, including the
methods and procedures for rehabilitation, including from time to  time,
such  publications  for distribution to appropriate scientific organiza-
tions;
  8. to contract with independent consultants to conduct assessments  of
the needs of persons with traumatic brain injury;

A. 1437                             3

  9.  to develop training programs for persons providing discharge plans
and case management; and
  10.  to  develop standards for licensing or certifying residential and
non-residential services for persons with traumatic brain injury to  the
extent  that such services are not otherwise subject to the jurisdiction
of another state agency.
  S 2743. Funding of traumatic brain injury services.   1. The  [depart-
ment] OFFICE shall develop AND SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSIONER AND THE GOVER-
NOR,  a  biennial  plan  and  priorities for the funding of services and
programs as authorized by this article, with emphasis on the development
and expansion of community-based services and programs.
  2. Such plan shall provide for the development of services,  dispersed
geographically to the extent feasible, which shall minimize the need for
out-of-state  placements and promote the return of individuals currently
placed out-of-state to enhance family involvement and promote  community
reintegration.
  3.  The  [department]  OFFICE  shall,  to the extent feasible, utilize
existing organizations with demonstrated interest and expertise in serv-
ing persons with traumatic brain injuries and shall, within funds avail-
able, enter into contracts with such organizations.
  S 2744. [The traumatic] TRAUMATIC brain injury  services  coordinating
council.  1. The traumatic brain injury services coordinating council is
hereby  established  and shall consist of the following persons or their
designees: the commissioner, the  commissioner  of  [mental  retardation
and]  developmental  disabilities,  the  [office] COMMISSIONER of mental
health, the commissioner of education, the  commissioner  of  alcoholism
and  substance abuse services, the commissioner of [social services, the
state advocate for the disabled] TEMPORARY  AND  DISABILITY  ASSISTANCE,
THE  COMMISSIONER OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES and the [commission on
quality of care for the mentally disabled]  EXECUTIVE  DIRECTOR  OF  THE
JUSTICE  CENTER  FOR  THE  PROTECTION  OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.  In
addition, the council shall  consist  of  the  following  persons:  five
persons  appointed  by the governor, three of whom shall be persons with
traumatic brain injury and two of whom shall be  representative  of  the
public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain
injury;  two persons appointed by the temporary president of the senate,
one of whom shall be a person with traumatic brain  injury  and  one  of
whom  shall  be  representative  of  the  public and have a demonstrated
expertise and interest in traumatic brain injury; two persons  appointed
by the speaker of the assembly, one of whom shall be a person with trau-
matic brain injury and one of whom shall be representative of the public
and  have a demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain inju-
ry, one person appointed by the minority leader of the senate who  shall
be  a  person  with  traumatic  brain injury or be representative of the
public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest in traumatic brain
injury; and one person appointed by the minority leader of the  assembly
who  shall  be a person with traumatic brain injury or be representative
of the public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest in traumat-
ic brain injury. Of the five persons appointed by  the  governor,  three
shall  serve  for  a term of one year, one shall serve for a term of two
years and one shall serve for a term of three years.  Of the two persons
appointed by the temporary president of the senate, one shall serve  for
a  term  of  two years and one shall serve for a term of three years. Of
the two persons appointed by the speaker  of  the  assembly,  one  shall
serve  for  a  term of two years and one shall serve for a term of three
years. The person appointed by the minority leader of the senate and the

A. 1437                             4

person appointed by the minority leader of the assembly shall serve  for
a term of one year. Subsequent appointments for vacancies shall be for a
term  of  three  years  and  shall  be  filled in the same manner as the
original appointment.
  2.  The council shall be charged with recommending to the [department]
GOVERNOR long range objectives, goals and priorities.    It  shall  also
provide  advice  on the planning, coordination and development of needed
services.
  3. The members of the council shall receive no compensation for  their
services,  but  shall  be  allowed  their  actual and necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties [hereunder] PURSUANT TO THIS
ARTICLE, subject to the approval of the [commissioner] DIRECTOR  OF  THE
BUDGET.
  4. (a) Within the traumatic brain injury services coordinating council
there  shall  be  established a concussion management advisory committee
which shall develop recommendations specific to  concussion  management,
academic  scholarship,  and public awareness for submission to the trau-
matic brain injury services coordinating council for consideration.  The
committee shall consist of members appointed from the membership of  the
traumatic  brain injury services coordinating council by a majority vote
of the council. Additional committee members may  be  appointed  by  the
commissioner and shall have demonstrated experience with or expertise in
one  of  the  following  areas:  public health expertise related to mild
traumatic brain injuries and concussions, academic research in the  area
of traumatic brain injuries and concussion management, and public aware-
ness experience related to the recognition of mild traumatic brain inju-
ries  and  concussions.  Committee  membership  shall  not exceed twelve
members. The committee may consult with  a  member  or  members  of  the
public  who  have  demonstrated expertise and interest in mild traumatic
brain injuries and concussions.
  (b) The recommendations of the advisory committee shall  include,  but
not be limited to:
  (i) methods to raise public awareness of mild traumatic brain injuries
and concussions;
  (ii)  the  development  of  outreach  services  to provide coordinated
information regarding the recognition and management of  mild  traumatic
brain injuries and concussions; and
  (iii)  the  development  of  a  clearinghouse of academic research and
scientific findings related to the recognition, management,  and  treat-
ment of mild traumatic injuries and concussions.
  S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

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2015-A1437A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Senate Version of this Bill:: S6575
Current Committee:: Assembly Health
Law Section:: Public Health Law
Laws Affected:: Amd Art 27-CC §§2740 - 2744, Pub Health L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:: A9778, S5148

2015-A1437A (ACTIVE) - Summary

Establishes the office of brain injury, within the department of health, to administer the brain injury program.

2015-A1437A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 1437--A

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                          I N  A S S E M B L Y

                            January 12, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced  by  M.  of  A.  JAFFEE, CLARK, PERRY, CAHILL, MOSLEY, SIMON,
  CORWIN, STECK, LINARES -- Multi-Sponsored by  --  M.  of  A.  BRENNAN,
  CERETTO, CROUCH, MARKEY, McDONALD, RIVERA -- read once and referred to
  the Committee on Health -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
  reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

AN  ACT  to amend the public health law, in relation to establishing the
  office of brain injury

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Article 27-CC of the public health law, as added by chapter
196  of  the  laws  of 1994, section 2741 and subdivisions 3, 5 and 7 of
section 2742 as amended and subdivision 4 of section 2744  as  added  by
chapter 312 of the laws of 2014, is amended to read as follows:
                               ARTICLE 27-CC
                  [NEW YORK STATE TRAUMATIC] OFFICE OF
                         BRAIN INJURY [PROGRAM]
Section 2740. [Traumatic] OFFICE OF brain injury [program].
        2741. Definitions.
        2742. Functions, powers and duties of the [department] OFFICE.
        2743. Funding of [traumatic] brain injury services.
        2744. [The  traumatic  brain] BRAIN injury services coordinating
                council.
  S 2740. [Traumatic] OFFICE OF brain injury [program].  [The] THERE  IS
HEREBY  ESTABLISHED,  IN  THE department AN OFFICE OF BRAIN INJURY WHICH
shall have the central responsibility for administering  the  provisions
of  this  article  and  otherwise coordinating the state's policies with
respect to [traumatic] brain injury, in consultation with the office [of
mental retardation and] FOR PEOPLE WITH developmental disabilities,  the
office  of  mental health, the [department of] education DEPARTMENT, the
office of alcoholism and substance abuse services,  the  [department  of
social  services, the office of the advocate for the disabled] OFFICE OF
TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE, THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN  AND  FAMILY
SERVICES  and  the [commission on quality of care for the mentally disa-
bled] JUSTICE CENTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE  WITH  SPECIAL  NEEDS.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD06135-03-5

A. 1437--A                          2

THE  OFFICE SHALL REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNOR. THE HEAD AND STAFF OF
THE OFFICE SHALL BE REFLECTIVE  OF  THE  PEOPLE  THEY  SERVE  AND  SHALL
INCLUDE  LICENSED AND/OR CREDENTIALED INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANTIAL EXPE-
RIENCE IN BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION.
  S 2741. Definitions. As used in this article:
  1. "OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF BRAIN INJURY.
  ["Traumatic  brain] 2. "BRAIN injury" means A TRAUMATIC OR an acquired
injury to the brain caused by  EITHER  an  external  physical  force  OR
INTERNAL  ACTION  resulting in total or partial disability or impairment
and shall include but not be limited to damage to  the  central  nervous
system  from  anoxic/hypoxic  episodes  or damage to the central nervous
system from  allergic  conditions,  toxic  substances  and  other  acute
medical/clinical  incidents. Such term shall include, but not be limited
to, open and closed brain injuries that may result in mild, moderate  or
severe  impairments in one or more areas, including cognition, language,
memory, attention, reasoning, abstract thinking, judgment, problem-solv-
ing, sensory perceptual and  motor  abilities,  psycho-social  behavior,
physical  functions,  information processing and speech. Such term shall
not include progressive dementias and other  mentally  impairing  condi-
tions,  depression  and psychiatric disorders in which there is no known
or obvious central nervous system damage,  neurological,  metabolic  and
other  medical  conditions of chronic, congenital or degenerative nature
or brain injuries induced by birth trauma.
  [2] 3.  "Concussion" [means a mild] OR "MILD traumatic [injury to  the
brain  that  is  characterized  by immediate and transient alteration of
mental status and level  of  consciousness,  resulting  from  mechanical
force  or  trauma]  INJURY"  MEANS  A  COMPLEX  PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC PROCESS
AFFECTING THE BRAIN, INDUCED BY TRAUMATIC BIOMECHANICAL FORCES SECONDARY
TO DIRECT OR INDIRECT FORCES TO THE HEAD THAT DISRUPTS THE  FUNCTION  OF
THE  BRAIN.  IT  RESULTS  IN  A  CONSTELLATION  OF  PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE,
EMOTIONAL AND/OR SLEEP RELATED SYMPTOMS, AND MAY OR MAY  NOT  INVOLVE  A
LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
  S  2742.  Functions, powers and duties of the [department] OFFICE. The
[department] OFFICE shall have the following powers and duties:
  1. to develop a comprehensive statewide program that includes medical,
housing, vocational, educational, transportation, social, personal care,
family support,  day  program  services,  community  re-entry  services,
outpatient rehabilitation services and other essential services;
  2.  to  develop  outreach  services to provide coordinated information
regarding assistance available to persons with [traumatic] brain  injury
and their families;
  3. to develop and maintain a clearinghouse of information on [traumat-
ic]  brain  injuries  and  concussions,  including  but  not limited to,
resources that support the development and implementation of  community-
based services and rehabilitation;
  4.  to  track  the  amount of and cost of services provided to persons
with [traumatic] brain injury placed in out-of-state treatment settings;
  5. to develop  innovative  educational  programs  on  the  causes  and
prevention of [traumatic] brain injuries and concussions, with an empha-
sis  on outreach campaigns. Such programs and information shall include,
but not be limited to, treatment and services for persons with [traumat-
ic] brain injury and/or a concussion and their families;
  6. to accept and expend any grants, awards of other funds or appropri-
ations as may be available for these purposes, subject to limitations as
to the approval of expenditures and audits as prescribed for state funds
by the state finance law;

A. 1437--A                          3

  7. to gather and disseminate statistics and conduct investigations and
research relating to the causes  and  prevention  of  [traumatic]  brain
injuries  and  concussions and the treatment of such injuries, including
the methods and procedures for rehabilitation, including  from  time  to
time,  such  publications  for  distribution  to  appropriate scientific
organizations;
  8. to contract with independent consultants to conduct assessments  of
the needs of persons with [traumatic] brain injury;
  9.  to develop training programs for persons providing discharge plans
and case management; and
  10. to develop standards for licensing or certifying  residential  and
non-residential  services  for  persons with [traumatic] brain injury to
the extent that such services are not otherwise subject to the jurisdic-
tion of another state agency.
  S 2743. Funding of [traumatic] brain injury services.  1. The [depart-
ment] OFFICE shall develop AND SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSIONER AND THE GOVER-
NOR, a biennial plan and priorities for  the  funding  of  services  and
programs as authorized by this article, with emphasis on the development
and expansion of community-based services and programs.
  2.  Such plan shall provide for the development of services, dispersed
geographically to the extent feasible, which shall minimize the need for
out-of-state placements and promote the return of individuals  currently
placed  out-of-state to enhance family involvement and promote community
reintegration.
  3. The [department] OFFICE shall,  to  the  extent  feasible,  utilize
existing organizations with demonstrated interest and expertise in serv-
ing  persons  with  [traumatic]  brain  injuries and shall, within funds
available, enter into contracts with such organizations.
  S 2744. [The traumatic brain] BRAIN injury services coordinating coun-
cil.  1. The [traumatic] brain injury services coordinating  council  is
hereby  established  and shall consist of the following persons or their
designees: the commissioner, the  commissioner  of  [mental  retardation
and]  developmental  disabilities,  the  [office] COMMISSIONER of mental
health, the commissioner of education, the  commissioner  of  alcoholism
and  substance abuse services, the commissioner of [social services, the
state advocate for the disabled] TEMPORARY  AND  DISABILITY  ASSISTANCE,
THE  COMMISSIONER  OF  CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, A REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE, A REPRESENTATIVE OF  THE
PROTECTION  AND  ADVOCACY  ENTITY  IN  THIS STATE and the [commission on
quality of care for the mentally disabled]  EXECUTIVE  DIRECTOR  OF  THE
JUSTICE  CENTER  FOR  THE  PROTECTION  OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.  In
addition, the council shall  consist  of  the  following  persons:  five
persons  appointed  by the governor, three of whom shall be persons with
[traumatic] brain injury and two of whom shall be representative of  the
public  and  have  a  demonstrated expertise and interest in [traumatic]
brain injury; two persons appointed by the temporary  president  of  the
senate,  one of whom shall be a person with [traumatic] brain injury and
one of whom shall be representative of the  public  and  have  a  demon-
strated  expertise and interest in [traumatic] brain injury; two persons
appointed by the speaker of the assembly, one of whom shall be a  person
with [traumatic] brain injury and one of whom shall be representative of
the public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest in [traumatic]
brain  injury, one person appointed by the minority leader of the senate
who shall be a person with [traumatic] brain injury or be representative
of the public and have a demonstrated expertise and interest  in  [trau-
matic]  brain injury; and one person appointed by the minority leader of

A. 1437--A                          4

the assembly who shall be a person with [traumatic] brain injury  or  be
representative  of  the  public  and  have  a demonstrated expertise and
interest in [traumatic] brain injury. Of the five persons  appointed  by
the  governor, three shall serve for a term of one year, one shall serve
for a term of two years and one shall serve for a term of  three  years.
Of  the  two persons appointed by the temporary president of the senate,
one shall serve for a term of two years and one shall serve for  a  term
of  three  years.  Of  the  two  persons appointed by the speaker of the
assembly, one shall serve for a term of two years and  one  shall  serve
for  a  term of three years. The person appointed by the minority leader
of the senate and the person appointed by the  minority  leader  of  the
assembly shall serve for a term of one year. Subsequent appointments for
vacancies  shall be for a term of three years and shall be filled in the
same manner as the original appointment.
  2. The council shall be charged with recommending to the  [department]
GOVERNOR  long  range  objectives, goals and priorities.   It shall also
provide advice on the planning, coordination and development  of  needed
services.  IT SHALL ALSO CONSIDER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DEVEL-
OPMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS  OF  THIS
ARTICLE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE.
  3.  The members of the council shall receive no compensation for their
services, but shall be  allowed  their  actual  and  necessary  expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties [hereunder] PURSUANT TO THIS
ARTICLE,  subject  to the approval of the [commissioner] DIRECTOR OF THE
BUDGET.
  4. (a) Within the [traumatic] brain injury services coordinating coun-
cil there shall be established a concussion management advisory  commit-
tee  which  shall develop recommendations specific to concussion manage-
ment, academic scholarship, and public awareness for submission  to  the
[traumatic]  brain  injury  services  coordinating council for consider-
ation.   The committee shall  consist  of  members  appointed  from  the
membership of the [traumatic] brain injury services coordinating council
by  a  majority vote of the council. Additional committee members may be
appointed by the commissioner and  shall  have  demonstrated  experience
with or expertise in one of the following areas: public health expertise
related  to  mild  traumatic  brain  injuries  and concussions, academic
research in the area of MILD traumatic  brain  injuries  and  concussion
management,  and  public awareness experience related to the recognition
of mild traumatic brain injuries and concussions.  Committee  membership
shall not exceed twelve members. The committee may consult with a member
or members of the public who have demonstrated expertise and interest in
mild traumatic brain injuries and concussions.
  (b)  The  recommendations of the advisory committee shall include, but
not be limited to:
  (i) methods to raise public awareness of mild traumatic brain injuries
and concussions;
  (ii) the development  of  outreach  services  to  provide  coordinated
information  regarding  the recognition and management of mild traumatic
brain injuries and concussions; and
  (iii) the development of a  clearinghouse  of  academic  research  and
scientific  findings  related to the recognition, management, and treat-
ment of mild traumatic injuries and concussions.
  S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

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