H 584
An Act to ensure fairness and safety in school sports
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve fairness and safety within school sports programs in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish guidelines and procedures to protect student athletes from potential harm and ensure equitable competition. The legislation focuses on key areas such as athletic training, concussion prevention, and overall safety protocols. By addressing these concerns, the bill intends to create a safer and more level playing field for all student athletes.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to have adequate athletic training staff.
- Promotes concussion awareness and management protocols.
- Establishes guidelines for fair play and competitive practices.
- Addresses the need for comprehensive safety assessments of sports programs.
- Supports the implementation of preventative measures to reduce injuries.
Who is affected
- Student athletes
- Public schools
- School athletic programs
- School administrators
- Coaches and athletic trainers
Notable changes
- The bill likely mandates specific training requirements for athletic trainers.
- It could establish standardized protocols for concussion diagnosis and return-to-play procedures.
- May require schools to conduct regular safety audits of their sports programs.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
John R. Gaskey
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
John R. Gaskey
Katie Ferriera-Aubin
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Bill H.584 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure fairness and safety in school sports
By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 584) of John R. Gaskey and others relative to sports teams at public schools. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John R. Gaskey Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.584
| 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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