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Committee weighs mandatory psychological assistance at youth sporting events
Summary
House Bill 408 would require an accredited psychologist to be available at sporting events involving minors. Testimony supported the goal but raised feasibility concerns — cost, workforce shortages and privacy — and offered alternatives such as crisis-action plans, telemedicine and mandatory training.
Lawmakers and witnesses at a House Commission on Recreation and Sport hearing examined House Bill 408, which would make psychological assistance mandatory at sporting events that include minors. Proponents and sports officials said mental-health support for young athletes is important but warned the requirement as drafted could be difficult to implement islandwide.
Sara Rosario, president of the Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico (COPUR), summarized the bill’s intent: “La Ley de Asistencia Psicológica en Eventos Deportivo a Menores... tiene como objetivo asegurar la disponibilidad obligatoria de asistencia psicológica en eventos deportivos que involucren menores.” She said psychological support contributes to athletes’ development and called for early and…
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