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 follow a specific plan to help students who have been diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury continue their education while they recover. Right now, schools may handle these situations inconsistently. This legislation would establish a formal process to make sure injured students receive appropriate support in the classroom during their recovery period.

The bill affects students at Rhode Island schools who experience a concussion or brain injury, as well as their teachers, school administrators, and parents. Under this bill, when a student is diagnosed with such an injury, the school would be required to put an academic accommodation plan in place. This could include things like reduced homework loads, extra time on tests, limits on screen time, or other adjustments that help the student recover while still participating in their education as much as possible.

Currently, this bill has been introduced in the Rhode Island Senate and referred to the Senate Education Committee. The committee has recommended holding it for further study, meaning lawmakers want to examine it more closely before moving it forward. A hearing is scheduled for March 2026. The bill has not yet become law.