Is your student’s football helmet safe? WSMV4 Investigates looks into if school are following guidelines

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The bright lights of Friday night high school football will soon return, and with it, concerns over protecting players from concussions.

One of the most important parts of that protection is the helmet players wear.

While safety guidelines encourage organizations to recondition helmets every two years and remove them from use after 10 years, is that really happening?

Thursday at 6 p.m., WSMV4 Investigative reporter Stacey Cameron reveals why there’s no guarantee some Middle Tennessee schools are following those guidelines.

Plus, the one thing you as a parent can do to ensure your child’s helmet is safe.