Bill > AB749

This bill, known as the Youth Sports for All Act, aims to establish a Blue Ribbon Commission to study the feasibility of creating a centralized entity to support and regulate youth sports in California. The commission, composed of 17 members appointed by the State Public Health Officer, Governor, Senate, and Assembly, will conduct a comprehensive study to address significant issues in youth sports, including disparities in programming, accessibility, and participation across racial and socioeconomic lines. The study will explore creating statewide coaching certification requirements, improving safety protocols, reducing financial barriers, and developing strategies to increase youth sports participation, particularly for underserved communities. The commission will specifically examine the potential for a state-level department or commission that could coordinate youth sports policies, standardize coaching practices, and promote equity. The bill requires the commission to submit its findings to the Legislature and Governor by January 1, 2028, and will be implemented only if sufficient funding is secured through legislative appropriation or from federal, nonprofit, or private sources. The legislation creates two special funds to support the commission's work and is set to expire on January 1, 2033, reflecting its exploratory and time-limited nature.

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