State government: California Department of Youth Sports: study.
- Establishes a Blue Ribbon Commission to study creating a centralized youth sports department in California.
- Requires the commission to submit recommendations to improve youth sports access and safety by January 2027.
- Mandates the study of coaching standards, funding barriers, and equity issues in youth sports programs.
- Includes representatives from education, athletics, and youth development on the 20-member commission.
Assembly Member McKinnor's proposal for a comprehensive evaluation of youth sports governance in California establishes a Blue Ribbon Commission to study the potential creation of a centralized regulatory entity. The commission, operating under the Secretary of California Health and Human Services, must complete its assessment by January 2027.
The 20-member commission includes representatives from education associations, youth athletics, mental health organizations, and sports-focused nonprofits. Its mandate encompasses examining disparities in program access, coaching certification requirements, physical education standards, and funding mechanisms. The commission must analyze existing oversight models from other jurisdictions while evaluating implementation costs and sustainable funding sources.
The legislation requires the commission to assess specific areas including: standardization of coaching requirements, updates to physical education frameworks, integration of sports programming in schools, and reduction of financial barriers to participation. Before submitting final recommendations, the commission must present its findings publicly and incorporate community feedback. The provisions expire on January 1, 2029, and implementation depends on funding through the state budget process.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tina McKinnorD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Liz OrtegaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Establishes a Blue Ribbon Commission to study creating a centralized youth sports department in California.
- Requires the commission to submit recommendations to improve youth sports access and safety by January 2027.
- Mandates the study of coaching standards, funding barriers, and equity issues in youth sports programs.
- Includes representatives from education, athletics, and youth development on the 20-member commission.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member McKinnor's proposal for a comprehensive evaluation of youth sports governance in California establishes a Blue Ribbon Commission to study the potential creation of a centralized regulatory entity. The commission, operating under the Secretary of California Health and Human Services, must complete its assessment by January 2027.
The 20-member commission includes representatives from education associations, youth athletics, mental health organizations, and sports-focused nonprofits. Its mandate encompasses examining disparities in program access, coaching certification requirements, physical education standards, and funding mechanisms. The commission must analyze existing oversight models from other jurisdictions while evaluating implementation costs and sustainable funding sources.
The legislation requires the commission to assess specific areas including: standardization of coaching requirements, updates to physical education frameworks, integration of sports programming in schools, and reduction of financial barriers to participation. Before submitting final recommendations, the commission must present its findings publicly and incorporate community feedback. The provisions expire on January 1, 2029, and implementation depends on funding through the state budget process.
Latest Voting History
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom LackeyR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Chris WardD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tina McKinnorD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Liz OrtegaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |