SUMMARY:  LC 41 0620 LC 33 6546S Encourages schools and public recreation authorities to guarantee certain safety rights to youth athletes in sport competition, including rights to:

•  participate in sporting activities on safe, clean, playing surfaces
• utilize equipment and uniforms that are safe, fitted appropriately and routinely maintained
• appropriately trained personnel in proper removal of equipment in case of injury
• participate safely in all environmental conditions where play follows approved guidelines and medical policies and procedures
• privacy of health information
• participate in a culture that finds 'playing through pain' unacceptable
• immediate on site injury assessments made by qualified sports medical professionals
• latest information about the benefits and risks of participating in competitive sports 

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly.

Similar to SR 719