Youth Sports for All Act.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Youth Sports for All Act directs the state to study the feasibility of creating a centralized entity to support and regulate youth sports in California. This commission will investigate issues such as coaching standards, equitable access, and financial barriers to participation. The study’s findings and recommendations will be submitted to the legislature and governor by January 1, 2028, contingent upon an appropriation or sufficient external funding. The bill will expire on January 1, 2033.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Youth Sports Blue Ribbon Commission to conduct a comprehensive study.
- Requires the commission to analyze models from other states and countries.
- Defines key terms related to the study and centralized entity.
- Creates a dedicated fund to support the commission’s activities.
- Continually appropriates funds from the fund for the commission’s operations.
- Requires the commission to consider disparities in youth sports programming and access.
- Mandates the commission to evaluate potential duties and responsibilities of a centralized entity.
- Sets a sunset date for the bill’s provisions.
Who is affected
- Youth athletes and their families
- Youth sports organizations
- California residents
- Coaches and administrators in youth sports
- State government agencies
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