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MI SB0278
Bill
Status
2/19/2009
Primary Sponsor
Michael Switalski
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AI Summary
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Requires school district and public school academy boards to include counseling for all athletes about the risks and consequences of using performance-enhancing substances in their athletic eligibility policies.
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Mandates that pupils undergo screening for performance-enhancing substance use as part of the physical examination required before participation in interscholastic athletics.
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Requires schools to submit an annual report to the Department of Community Health by July 1 detailing the number and percentage of athletes who tested positive for performance-enhancing substances during the preceding school year.
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Directs the Department of Community Health to develop and make available a model reporting form for schools to use in submitting their screening results.
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Defines "performance-enhancing substance" as any substance included on the list of performance-enhancing substances under section 1318 of the school code.
Legislative Description
Education; athletics; requirements for students to participate in school athletics; expand to include steroid screening and counseling. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1319.
Education, students
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
2/19/2009