Athletic Trainers Absent in Many Md. High Schools, Concerns Raised About Student Safety

Just four of Maryland’s 24 public school districts have athletic trainers working full-time with student athletes in all high schools, recent calls conducted by Capital News Service reveal. That means thousands of student athletes throughout the state are participating in practices and games without a licensed healthcare professional on hand for emergency medical situations.

Concussion Sensor Bill Aimed at Student Athletes’ Safety Dies Without a Vote

A House of Delegates bill that would have established a pilot program to add concussion sensors to football equipment at high schools throughout Maryland died in subcommittee.