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Assembly panel backs bill to create blue‑ribbon commission on youth sports equity
Summary
The Assembly Arts Committee advanced AB 749, which would direct the California Health and Human Services Agency to convene a blue‑ribbon commission to study inequities in youth sports and recommend a statewide framework for coaching certification, physical‑education modernization and equitable funding.
SACRAMENTO — The Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee on April 22 voted to advance AB 749, a bill that would require the California Health and Human Services Agency to convene a blue‑ribbon commission to develop a statewide framework to increase equitable access to quality youth sports programs.
Backers say the proposal is meant to reduce financial and structural barriers that limit participation by some children. “This bill is about more than just sports. It's about ensuring every child in California has the opportunity to thrive regardless of race, income, or geography,”…
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