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ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 442
Introduced by Prokop, 27.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is to propose an interim study to
examine youth sports participation in the State of Nebraska, with a focus on
ensuring equal access, fair play, and adequate organizational support
structures for children and youth.
This study shall examine the rules, regulations, and policies currently in
place that are designed to ensure fair playing fields in youth sports,
including eligibility standards, competition guidelines, and enforcement
mechanisms. The study shall also evaluate the accessibility of organized sports
and activities for Nebraska children.
Additionally, the study shall analyze the organizational structures that
support youth sports participation. Particular attention shall be given to the
availability, condition, and distribution of facilities such as sports fields,
recreational centers, and community-based organizations, that provide
structured opportunities for youth engagement.
The study shall also include, but not be limited to:
(1) An assessment of potential barriers to participation; and
(2) Recommendations for improving access and infrastructure that support
youth sports across the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Education Committee of the Legislature shall be designated to
conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
2. That the committee shall upon the conclusion of its study make a report
of its findings, together with its recommendations, to the Legislative Council
or Legislature.
LR442
2026
LR442
2026
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