SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 244. YOUTH COACHING BEST PRACTICES
(a) Every municipal recreation department in the Commonwealth that oversees the operation of youth athletic activities shall establish a best practices curriculum for all coaches participating in municipal youth athletic activities. Said curriculum shall include, but not be limited to, online or in-person trainings that promote consideration of youth athletes’ mental health and the prevention of psychological and physical abuse related to participation in athletic activities.
(b) No individual shall coach an athletic activity unless the individual has completed, on an annual basis, the best practices training curriculum adopted by the municipality.
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