Bill > AB932

This bill expands existing anti-discrimination protections in community youth athletics programs by prohibiting discrimination based on sex or gender across a broader range of local government entities, including school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools. The bill requires these entities to provide equal opportunities for participation in youth athletics programs, considering factors such as program availability, equipment provision, scheduling, coaching, facilities access, and resource allocation. It defines key terms like "community youth athletics program" and "parks and recreation facilities" to ensure comprehensive coverage, and maintains the existing right for individuals to bring civil actions for injunctive relief or damages if discrimination occurs. The bill also acknowledges the legislative intent that girls should have athletic opportunities equal in quality and scope to those of boys, and provides detailed criteria for courts to assess whether discrimination exists, such as examining whether program opportunities are proportionate to the gender demographics of the community. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the act imposes state-mandated costs, local agencies and school districts will be reimbursed according to existing statutory procedures.

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