Bill > H2508

This bill requires every municipal recreation department in Massachusetts to develop and implement a best practices curriculum for youth athletic coaches that focuses on protecting young athletes' mental health and preventing psychological and physical abuse. The curriculum must include both online and in-person training components, and coaches will be mandated to complete these training sessions annually before they are allowed to coach youth athletic activities. By establishing these requirements, the bill aims to create a safer and more supportive environment for youth sports participants by ensuring coaches are educated about potential psychological risks and understand how to promote the mental well-being of young athletes. The training curriculum will be specific to each municipality, but must meet the minimum standards of addressing mental health considerations and abuse prevention strategies in youth athletic settings.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2508