A program to allow parents to purchase a football helmet for their athlete instead of using a school-issued helmet was adopted by the Lincoln Board of Education in May, 2012. Any such purchase needs to follow the guidelines adopted by the board. Below are other links that parents or guardians might find helpful:
- NOCSAE urges caution against an over-reliance on any individual data point, rating, or measurement when considering football helmet protection against concussion. Read NOCSAE’s full statement regarding researcher’s helmet rating system.
Click on link for information about program in Nebraska called Heads UP Nebraska – concussion awareness in sports. It complements LB 260, which takes effect July, 2012.