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Youth Sports Support: Health, Development, and Safety for Children

This act aims to improve the health, development, and safety of children participating in youth sports. It establishes grant programs for sports organizations to increase access to sports, especially for underserved populations, and to ensure a safe environment through training and background checks for staff.
Key points
Financial support for sports organizations: Grants will be available for national, regional, and local non-profit organizations to enhance the quality of youth sports programs.
Child safety: The act mandates background checks for staff and volunteers working with children and introduces programs for abuse and injury prevention, including concussions.
Increased access to sports: Funds are intended to help lower participation barriers, such as costs, and reach children from disadvantaged backgrounds, children with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
Improved coach training: Grant programs will support training for coaches in coaching philosophy, communication, first aid, and promoting positive youth development and healthy habits.
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Print number: 117_HR_8552
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PLAYS in Youth Sports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8552.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for sports organizations: Grants will be available for national, regional, and local non-profit organizations to enhance the quality of youth sports programs.
  • Child safety: The act mandates background checks for staff and volunteers working with children and introduces programs for abuse and injury prevention, including concussions.
  • Increased access to sports: Funds are intended to help lower participation barriers, such as costs, and reach children from disadvantaged backgrounds, children with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
  • Improved coach training: Grant programs will support training for coaches in coaching philosophy, communication, first aid, and promoting positive youth development and healthy habits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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