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Legislation requiring a doctor’s approval before a student athlete can re-enter a game after a head injury is headed to the governor.

Today the Florida Senate unanimous passed the bill. Its purpose is to keep kids who suffer a concussion from risking more serious injuries like brain damage. State Senator Anitere Flores says the bill gives added protection to student athletes.

“If there is even a suspicion of a concussion, that child has to be taken out of the game or practice right away and they can only come back into the game once they’ve received medical clearance from a doctor,” said Flores.

The Florida High School Athletic Association adopted similar rules last year. They say this bill will give them more authority.