New Jersey Statutes Title 18A. Education 18A § 40-41.4

a.the student-athlete or cheerleader is evaluated by a physician or other licensed healthcare provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions, and receives written clearance from a physician trained in the evaluation and management of concussions to return to competition or practice; and

b. the student-athlete or cheerleader returns to regular school activities and is no longer experiencing symptoms of the injury when conducting those activities.

The return of a student-athlete or cheerleader to competition or practice shall be in accordance with the graduated, six-step “Return to Play Progression” recommendations and any subsequent changes or other updates to those recommendations as developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.