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19	"POINTS" POINTS OF EMPHASIS
20	Point of Emphasis for 2006-07 Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions Action Plan If you suspect that a player has a concussion, you should take the following steps: 1. Remove athlete from play. 2. Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the injury yourself. 3. Inform athlete’s parents or guardians about the known or possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion. 4. Allow the athlete to return to play only with permission from an appropriate health care professional. (Rule 3-5-10b)
21	Point of Emphasis for 2006-07 Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions Signs Observed by Coaching Staff Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment Forgets plays Is unsure of game, score or opponent Moves clumsily
22	Point of Emphasis for 2006-07 Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions
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26	"OTHER" OTHER CHANGES
27	FIELD OF PLAY (1-2-1) Clarifies the “playing area” Other rules affected: 1-2-3b NOTE 1-2-3d 1-2-3d NOTE 2 1-2-3g 2-10-1, 2, 3
28	CLEATS (1-5-1f1b; 1-5-1f2) Measurement area is more clearly defined ½ inch restriction is more clearly defined
29	HAND PADS (1-5-2d) Reminder: Beginning in 2008 hand pads shall meet the same guidelines as gloves concerning the tackiness level
30	TOUCHING (2-44) Touching of a ball, by an official, is always ignored For clarification purposes “end zone” was added to the definition
31	"EDITORIAL" EDITORIAL CHANGES
32	"3-3-3a" 3-3-3a 3-4-6 5-1-2b 6-5-6 7-4-3 8-3-1 9-5-1i 10-3-3c
33	"Rules Changes Form Due" Rules Changes Form Due November 1, 2006 2007 Rules Committee Meeting January 20-21, 2007 Indianapolis, IN E-mail addresses: bcolgate@nfhs.org kadams@nfhs.org
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