ent is evaluated and cleared for return to participation in writing by an appropriate medical professional. The governing body of a school entity may designate a specific person or persons, who must be appropriate medical professionals, to provide written clearance for return to participation. In order to help determine whether a student is ready to return to participation, an appropriate medical professional may consult any other licensed or certified medical professionals.
(e) Training course.--Once each school year, a coach shall complete the concussion management certification training course offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Federation of State High School Associations or another provider approved by the Department of Health. A coach shall not coach an athletic activity until the coach completes the training course required under this subsection.
(f) Penalties.--The governing body of a school entity shall establish the following minimum penalties for a coach found in violation of the requirements under subsection (c) or (d), which penalties shall take effect two years following the effective date of this section:
(1) For a first violation, suspension from coaching any athletic activity for the remainder of the season.
(2) For a second violation, suspension from coaching any athletic activity for the remainder of the season and for the next season.
(3) For a third violation, permanent suspension from coaching any athletic activity.
(g) Other youth athletic activities.--The sponsors of youth athletic activities not specifically addressed by this act are encouraged to follow the guidance set forth in this act.
(h) Construction.--Nothing in this act shall be construed to abridge or limit any rights provided under a collective bargaining agreement or any rights provided under the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act.
(i) Civil liability.--
(1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), nothing in this act shall be construed to create, establish, expand, reduce, contract or eliminate any civil liability on the part of any school entity or school employee.
(2) Any coach acting in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) shall be immune from any civil liability.
Section 4. Effective date.
This act shall take effect July 1, 2012, or immediately, whichever is later.