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MA H639

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marc Lombardo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires every Massachusetts school district to develop guidelines, procedures, and safety standards for classifying cheerleading as an official sport
  • Mandates that school districts consult with the Department of Education when establishing cheerleading participation standards
  • Requires all cheerleading coaches to receive training specific to cheerleading and cheerleader safety
  • Adds these requirements as a new Section 47A to Chapter 71 of the General Laws, supplementing existing athletic program regulations
  • Filed by Representative Marc T. Lombardo (22nd Middlesex) on January 7, 2025; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 3972

Legislative Description

Relative to recognizing cheerleading as a sport

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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