Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: LC 41 0606 Encourages schools and public recreation authorities to guarantee certain safety rights to youth athletes in sport competition, including rights to: - participate in sporting activities on safe, clean, playing surfaces
- utilize equipment and uniforms that are safe, fitted appropriately and routinely maintained
- appropriately trained personnel in proper removal of equipment in case of injury
- participate safely in all environmental conditions where play follows approved guidelines and medical policies and procedures
- privacy of health information
- participate in a culture that finds 'playing through pain' unacceptable
- immediate on site injury assessments made by qualified sports medical professionals
- latest information about the benefits and risks of participating in competitive sports
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon approval by the Senate. Similar to SR 723 |