UIL Medical Advisory Committee to Meet
Media Contact: Kim Rogers
Phone: 512-471-5883
Email:
Date: Apr 14, 2005
Category: Advisory Council or Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUSTIN, TX— The Medical Advisory Committee of the University Interscholastic League, serving as a permanent advisory committee to the UIL Legislative Council, will meet Sunday, April 17 at 12 noon at the Austin Marriott at the Capitol.
The Committee will address concerns and issues regarding students’ health and safety. Any recommendations from the Committee must be approved by the UIL Legislative Council and the Commissioner of Education before becoming policy.
The Committee will discuss several important issues including the following:
· Steroid Issues
· Athletic Practice Regulations
· Physical Examinations
· Pending Legislation
· Automated External Defibrillators
· CPR Requirements
· UIL Injury Surveillance System
The Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is an open meeting, and all interested parties are welcome to attend. An agenda for Sunday’s meeting can be found on the UIL website at http://www.uil.utexas.edu.
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