MA H479

Bill

MA H479

To authorize codes of conduct for players, coaches, officials and parents in athletic settings

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a code of conduct for players, coaches, officials and parents in athletic settings. Education.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish codes of conduct for participants in public school athletic programs to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. Specifically, it amends Chapter 69 of the General Laws by requiring the board to create guidelines for such codes of conduct. Additionally, it amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws to allow school committees, upon accepting this section, to mandate that students, coaches, officials, and parents sign a contractual code of conduct as a requirement for participating in athletic programs. This contract would prohibit verbal or physical threats or abuse directed at any other participant, and violations could result in the offending individual being prohibited from attending future events.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Angelo Scaccia (D)*, Elizabeth Poirier (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4590 (on 08/25/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H479

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H479	03/11/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H479.pdf	03/11/2015

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