H 639
An Act relative to recognizing cheerleading as a sport
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to officially recognize cheerleading as a sport within Massachusetts schools. It aims to grant cheerleaders the same rights and opportunities as athletes in other sports, including eligibility for school-sponsored activities and potential participation in interscholastic competitions. The bill also addresses safety concerns related to cheerleading activities. Currently, cheerleading is not formally recognized as a sport under Massachusetts law.
Key provisions
- Classifies cheerleading as a school sport.
- Allows cheerleaders to participate in school-sponsored activities.
- Provides for student participation in cheerleading competitions.
- Addresses safety concerns related to cheerleading.
Who is affected
- Students participating in cheerleading
- School athletic departments
- Massachusetts public schools
- Cheerleading coaches
Notable changes
- Formal recognition of cheerleading as a sport.
- Equalization of opportunities for cheerleaders compared to other school athletes.
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill H.639 194th (Current)
An Act relative to recognizing cheerleading as a sport
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to classifying cheerleading as a school sport and providing for student participation in cheerleading. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.639
| 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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