Below is a table with the summary of the changes made in the most recent update.
Last Update: August 4, 2023
| State | Old Rank | New Rank | Old Score | New Score | Change Score | |
| Georgia | 3 | 3 | 81.667 | 83.667 | +2.0 | Head
· A minimum of a 5-step graduated return to play protocol before full return to activity. No more than 2 phases in any one day. If symptoms return during any one step, athlete must regress to previous step.
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| Kentucky | 10 | 8 | 63.75 | 67.75 | +4.0 | Heart
· Location of AED should be well marked, publicized, accessible and known among trained staff · 3A. All athletic trainers, coaches, administrators, school nurses, and physical education teachers should have access to an AED on school property |
| Louisiana | 4 | 4 | 74.0 | 78.0 | +4.0 | Heart
· 4A. Institutions sponsoring athletic events/activities should have a AED on site or access to one at each athletic venue for practices, games, or other athletic events · 6A. Location of AED should be well marked, publicized, accessible and known among trained staff |
| New Mexico | 15 | 29 | 54.075 | 46.075 | -8.0 | Head
· Comprehensive training and education for coaches (ie Heads Up Football or equivalent)- Football Coaches (points deducted during this audit) |
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South Carolina
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30 | 22 | 45.8 | 50.8 | +6.0 | Emergency Preparedness
· Licensure-10 Points · Some Form (i.e. Registered)-5 Points (points deducted during this audit) |
| Utah | 31 | 35 |
45.0
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43.0 | -2.0 | Head
· Athletes are not permitted to return to play until they fully return to school (points deducted during this audit)
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