Bill Overview
Title: High School Sports Injury Reporting
Description: This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to report to Congress about sports injury reporting requirements in high schools. The report must address, among other topics, the availability of and tools used to collect data on sports injuries, as well as recommend policies and other means of supporting sports injury reporting to improve student athlete safety.
Sponsors: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Target Audience
Population: People involved with high school sports, including student-athletes, coaches, trainers, and parents
Estimated Size: 8000000
- The bill focuses on high school sports injury reporting, therefore primarily impacts high school student-athletes.
- High school athletic programs will be affected as they need to comply with new reporting requirements.
- Coaches and athletic trainers at high schools will also be impacted as they will directly deal with reporting injuries.
- Parents of high school athletes may also feel the effects as they become more informed about injury risks.
- CDC and governmental agencies will be responsible for conducting the reporting and evaluations.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily targets high school students involved in sports, their coaches, and parents. The wellbeing effects will not be drastic immediately but could lead to a medium-to-high impact over a longer period if the policy results in fewer injuries and better support for athletes.
- Budget constraints require efficient allocation to ensure the new reporting systems are effective without excess spending. Monitoring and data evolution can help adjust policies and target support where it's most needed.
- This policy impacts primarily direct stakeholders in high school sports. Coaches and trainers will observe operational changes. The policy could indirectly affect school administrators and potentially influence subsequent policies at a state level.
Simulated Interviews
High School Student (Texas)
Age: 16 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think more attention to injuries can help us stay healthier and get better faster.
- I'd like if it also meant we had more people around us who understand injuries and recovery.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
High School Student (California)
Age: 18 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The extra reporting might catch injuries like mine earlier, which would be good.
- It could lead to less pressured recovery times because the risks are clearer.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 6 |
High School Soccer Coach (Florida)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could ease my mind as a coach, knowing there's more structure for handling injuries.
- I worry about additional paperwork, but it's worth it if it helps players.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
High School Football Athletic Trainer (New York)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The tracking tools facilitated by this policy can refine how we manage injuries.
- It might allow me to demonstrate the importance of our role more clearly to the school.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 5 |
Parent of high school athlete (Illinois)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a parent, knowing there's a structured injury report system adds peace of mind.
- I hope it means we get better warnings and advice when injuries happen.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
High School Athletic Director (Georgia)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Implementing proper reporting is a step we've needed for a long time.
- The initial costs might be high, but it should improve safety long-term.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
CDC Health Policy Analyst (Ohio)
Age: 41 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This should improve our data on sports injuries, which is a gap we need to fill.
- Having clear metrics could influence larger health safety policies.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Retired physical education teacher (New Jersey)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased safety measures would make a world of difference.
- I'd have wanted this during my teaching career.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
High School Basketball Coach (Washington)
Age: 29 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Clear policies can help newer coaches like me focus on developing talent safely.
- The costs may burden smaller schools initially, but it's a step in the right direction.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Parent of two high school athletes (North Carolina)
Age: 48 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is a step towards better safety, which I've been advocating for.
- I hope it doesn't overburden schools, but adds necessary protection.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000000 (Low: $8000000, High: $12000000)
Year 2: $8000000 (Low: $7000000, High: $9000000)
Year 3: $6000000 (Low: $5000000, High: $8000000)
Year 5: $5000000 (Low: $4000000, High: $7000000)
Year 10: $4000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $6000000)
Year 100: $2000000 (Low: $1000000, High: $4000000)
Key Considerations
- Initial costs are high due to setup and implementation phases.
- Savings could surpass costs over time as injury prevention improves.
- Measuring the effectiveness of injury reporting can be challenging until precise data accumulates.
- Long-term decrease in injury prevalence might significantly benefit the healthcare system.