An Act relative to recognizing cheerleading as a sport
This bill proposes to officially classify cheerleading as a sport within Massachusetts public schools. It requires school districts to create safety guidelines and mandates that all cheerleading coaches receive specialized training specific to the sport. These new rules are designed to ensure student safety and standardize participation while operating alongside existing educational regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2023
Governor
Introduced Jul 6, 2023
Last action May 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jul 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jul 6, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marc Lombardo
RRepublican
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