COACHES Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3351 COACHES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/9/2024, 6:39 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3351

The COACHES Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3351, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to protect young athletes from abuse by coaches. The bill requires all youth sports organizations that participate in interstate or international competitions to implement policies and procedures to prevent and respond to abuse of athletes by coaches.

Specifically, the COACHES Act mandates that these organizations conduct background checks on all coaches and staff members, as well as provide training on recognizing and reporting signs of abuse. Additionally, the bill requires organizations to establish clear guidelines for appropriate coach-athlete relationships and to establish a process for investigating and addressing allegations of abuse.

The COACHES Act also includes provisions for reporting abuse to law enforcement and child protective services, as well as for providing support services to victims of abuse. The bill emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for young athletes to participate in sports. Overall, the COACHES Act seeks to address the issue of abuse in youth sports and to ensure that coaches are held accountable for their actions. By implementing these measures, the bill aims to protect the well-being of young athletes and to promote a positive and healthy sports culture.

Congressional Summary of HR 3351

Creating Opportunity for Athletic Coaches to Help Educate Students Act or the COACHES Act

This bill modifies the tax deduction for the expenses of an eligible educator (an individual who is a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year) to include as an eligible educator an interscholastic sports administrator or coach. It also eliminates the exclusion of nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education as a deductible expense.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3351

Bill HR 3351 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3351 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3351's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 15, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3351

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Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3351

COACHES Act

Creating Opportunity for Athletic Coaches to Help Educate Students Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses for certain nonathletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches.