641—54.2(280) Definitions. For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply.
“Asymptomatic” means the student is no longer showing signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion or other brain injury.
“Contest” means an interscholastic athletic game or competition.
“Extracurricular interscholastic activity” means any dance or cheerleading activity or extracurricular interscholastic activity, contest, or practice governed by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union that is a contact or limited contact activity as identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
“Licensed health care provider” means a physician, physician assistant, chiropractor, advanced registered nurse practitioner, nurse, physical therapist, or athletic trainer licensed by a board designated under Iowa Code section 147.13.
“Medical clearance” means written clearance from a licensed health care provider releasing the student following a concussion or other brain injury to return to or commence participation in any extracurricular interscholastic activity.
“Rest” means a recovery state at which physical and cognitive activities are reduced or removed with the intent to eliminate the signs, symptoms, or behaviors of brain injury.
“Return-to-learn plan” means the plan developed by personnel of a school district or accredited nonpublic school based on guidance developed as required under Iowa Code section 280.13C(6)“b” to provide adjustments or accommodations as the student returns to the classroom.
“Return-to-play” means the gradual, step-wise approach to returning a student to participation in any extracurricular interscholastic activity following a concussion or other brain injury.
[ARC 4193C, IAB 12/19/18, effective 1/23/19]