Requires schools to implement a plan to provide academic accommodation for a student who has been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury.

Rhode Island Concussion Academic Accommodation Bill

This bill would require Rhode Island schools to create and carry out a plan to help students who have been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury continue their education while they recover. When a student receives such a diagnosis, the school would need to put accommodations in place to support that student academically during their recovery period.

The bill affects K-12 students across Rhode Island who suffer concussions or brain injuries, as well as their schools and teachers. Academic accommodations might include things like extra time on assignments, reduced workloads, modified testing schedules, or other adjustments that allow a student to keep up with their education while their brain heals. Schools and staff would be responsible for developing and implementing these individualized plans.

Currently, the bill has been introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and referred to the House Education Committee. The committee has recommended it be held for further study, meaning it has not yet moved forward in the legislative process. A hearing has been scheduled for March 10, 2026, where lawmakers will consider the bill further.