H 737
An Act relative to defending the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches
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Bill overview
This bill, H.737, aims to protect the rights and autonomy of student athletes and their coaches within public schools in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that student athletes have a voice in decisions affecting their sports programs and that coaches are treated with respect and professionalism. The bill intends to establish clearer guidelines and procedures to safeguard the integrity of these programs and the well-being of student-athletes. It’s currently under review by the Joint Committee on Education.
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Marcus S. Vaughn
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David F. DeCoste
John R. Gaskey
Marcus S. Vaughn
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.737 194th (Current)
An Act relative to defending the autonomy and integrity of student athletes and coaches
By Representatives Vaughn of Wrentham and Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 737) of Marcus S. Vaughn, David F. DeCoste and Steven George Xiarhos relative to sports teams at public schools. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Marcus S. Vaughn , John R. Gaskey Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.737
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
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