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Suffolk set to require injury policy for youth sports
The Suffolk Legislature is expected to approve a measure Tuesday that would require all youth sports leagues that get county funding to develop written policies for handling concussions and other head injuries.
"It's a good first step," said its sponsor, Legis. Brian Beedenbender (D-Centereach), who said his bill would cover 50 to 70 sports leagues countywide with more than 20,000 youngsters.
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