Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2023

This bill requires states receiving federal education funds to establish mandatory concussion safety protocols in public schools by 2028. It directly affects all public elementary and secondary schools, mandating staff training, visible concussion information postings, immediate removal of students showing symptoms, and written medical clearance before athletes return to play. Key provisions include standardized safety plans covering prevention, symptom recognition, academic accommodations during recovery, and uniform best practices for all students. Non-compliant states face reduced federal education funding (5% the first year, 10% thereafter), enforced through the Department of Education. The bill focuses on concrete safety measures, not outcomes or advocacy.