removal from play; prohibition against returning to play Sec. 4. A student athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game: (1) shall be removed from play at the time of the injury; and (2) may not return to play until the student athlete has received a written clearance under section 5(a) of this chapter. As added by P.L.144-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2016, SEC.4.