(a)
(1)The State Public Health Officer shall, on or before July 1, 2026, or six months after implementation of this article commences pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 124256, whichever is later, establish and convene the Blue Ribbon
Commission on the Development of a California Department of Youth Sports or an Equivalent Centralized Entity to conduct a comprehensive study to review the need for and feasibility of creating a centralized entity charged with supporting and regulating youth sports.
(2)The commission shall be composed of all of the following:
(A)The State Public Health Officer or their designee.
(B)Ten members appointed by the Governor.
(C)Three members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
(D)Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
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(a)
(1)
The State Public Health Officer shall, on or before July 1, 2026, or six months after implementation of this article commences pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 124256, whichever is later, establish and convene the Blue Ribbon
Commission on the Development of a California Department of Youth Sports or an Equivalent Centralized Entity to conduct a comprehensive study to review the need for and feasibility of creating a centralized entity charged with supporting and regulating youth sports.
(2)
The commission shall be composed of all of the following:
(A)
The State Public Health Officer or their designee.
(B)
Ten members appointed by the Governor.
(C)
Three members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
(D)
Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(3)
Each member appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) shall have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
(A)
Convening state, local, and national organizations focused on addressing barriers in youth sports.
(B)
Designing and implementing equitable strategies and programs to expand youth access to sports and play, including by providing technical assistance.
(C)
Community-based youth development, including youth sports, play, physical activity, mental health,
training, and coaching.
(D)
Californians with disabilities, including adaptive youth sports programs.
(E)
Publicly operated youth sports programs.
(F)
Academic or research-informed knowledge of youth sports, youth development, physical education, or equivalent fields of study.
(G)
Playing or supporting youth sports, including athletes and parents.
(H)
Being a member of or representing an equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community whose lived experience with youth sports will inform the work of the commission.
(4)
In making appointments to the commission, the appointing authorities shall take into consideration the diversity of the state so that the commission’s composition reflects the communities of California.
(b)
The commission shall be cochaired by both of the following:
(1)
The State Public Health Officer or their designee.
(2)
An appointed member selected by the members of the commission.
(c)
The
commission shall meet at least quarterly and keep official records of their proceedings. The commission’s meetings shall be open to the public.
(d)
The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary traveling and other expenses incurred in performing their duties and responsibilities.