School Sports Safety Study Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4371 School Sports Safety Study Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4371

Bill 118 hr 4371, also known as the School Sports Safety Study Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the safety of student athletes participating in school sports programs. The bill calls for the establishment of a national study to examine the prevalence and impact of sports-related injuries among student athletes.

The study would be conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and would focus on collecting data on the types of injuries sustained by student athletes, the frequency of these injuries, and the long-term effects on the athletes' health. The study would also assess the effectiveness of current safety protocols and guidelines in place for school sports programs.

The findings of the study would be used to develop recommendations for improving the safety of school sports programs, including implementing new safety measures, providing better training for coaches and staff, and increasing awareness among students and parents about the risks associated with sports-related injuries. Overall, the School Sports Safety Study Act aims to ensure that student athletes are able to participate in sports programs in a safe and healthy environment, and to reduce the incidence of sports-related injuries among young athletes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4371

Bill HR 4371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4371 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4371's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 30, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4371

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4371

School Sports Safety Study Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in consultation with the Secretary of Education and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, to conduct a study on the causes of deaths and catastrophic injuries related to high school and collegiate sports and formulate recommendations to prevent such deaths and catastrophic injuries, and for other purposes.