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Mississippi youth concussion law heads to governor for signature

Friday's health and safety news from the world of football:

  • The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reported that the Mississippi concussion bill passed the state Senate and is now headed to the governor's desk for a signature. The state is the last one without a youth concussion law.
  • AL.com reported that Senior Bowl players are proponents of concussions awareness, but they still plan to play the game at full speed.
  • The Oregonian published an editorial that praised the recent passage of "Jenna's Law" in the Oregon that will require all youth-sport coaches to get educated about concussions and to implement protocols for an athlete suspected of being concussed.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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