An Act relative to youth and athletics

This bill creates a new state fund called the PLAY Trust Fund to support youth sports for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will manage the fund, which can be used to pay for athletic programs and cover fees that families cannot afford. Money for the fund will come from state appropriations, private donations, and interest earned, and any leftover funds at the end of the year will stay in the account rather than returning to the general budget. The bill also requires the department to publish an annual report detailing how the money was raised and spent, ensuring transparency for the public.