BILL ANALYSIS
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 1647 (Hayashi and Hill)
As Amended May 28, 2010
Majority vote
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS 9-0 JUDICIARY 8-0
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|Ayes:|Hayashi, Emmerson, Eng, |Ayes:|Feuer, Tran, Brownley, |
| |Hernandez, Hill, Ma, | |Hill, Huffman, Skinner, |
| |Nava, Ruskin, Smyth | |Monning, Nava |
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APPROPRIATIONS 12-0
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|Ayes:|Fuentes, Ammiano, | | |
| |Bradford, | | |
| |Charles Calderon, Coto, | | |
| |Davis, | | |
| |Monning, Ruskin, Skinner, | | |
| |Solorio, | | |
| |Torlakson, Torrico | | |
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SUMMARY : Requires the State Department of Education (SDE) to
adopt a heat-acclimatization program and establishes a title act
for athletic trainers (ATs). Specifically, this bill :
1)Requires SDE to adopt a heat-acclimatization program
established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association or
other similarly recognized organization and post the program
on its Internet Web site.
2)Prohibits an individual from holding himself or herself out as
an AT unless he or she meets the following requirements:
a) He or she has either:
i) Graduated from a college or university after
completing an athletic training education program
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic
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Training Education, or its predecessors or successors;
or,
ii) Completed requirements for certification by the
Board of Certification, Inc., prior to January 1, 2004;
and,
b) Been certified by the Board of Certification, Inc.
3)Requires an AT to engage in athletic training activities only
pursuant to protocols developed for that AT by a physician and
surgeon licensed by the Medical Board of California (MBC) or
an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed by the
Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
4)Declares an unfair business practice, as specified, for any
person to use the title of "AT" or "certified athletic
trainer" or any other term, such as "licensed," "registered,"
or "ATC," that implies or suggests that the person is
certified as an AT, if the person does not meet the
requirements above and engages in AT activities, as specified.
EXISTING LAW authorizes school districts to provide specified
medical services in connection with athletic events that are
under the jurisdiction of, or sponsored or controlled by, school
districts. These services include medical or hospital insurance
for pupils injured while participating in athletic activities,
and ambulance service for pupils, instructors, spectators, and
other individuals in attendance at athletic activities.
FISCAL EFFECT : According to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee, General Fund administrative costs of approximately
$125,000 to SDE to adopt a heat-acclimatization program, as
specified.
COMMENTS : It has been estimated that more than six million high
school students participate in sports nationwide. Over 715,000
sports related injuries occur annually and in just the last two
years, over 125 middle and high school athletes died as a result
of an injury. California alone suffered 18 fatalities.
Heat related illness in sports is a problem for young athletes.
Many high school sports begin practice during the summer months
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when high temperatures are extreme. A recent USA Today article
reported four heatstroke related deaths at the high school level
in 2008. This bill would require SDE to adopt a
heat-acclimatization program.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, ATs
are recognized by the American Medical Association as allied
health professionals and specialize in the prevention,
assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of muscle and bone
injuries and illnesses. A bachelor's degree is usually the
minimum requirement to become an AT, but many hold a master's or
doctoral degree. As of 2009, 47 states (not including
California) required ATs to be licensed or hold some form of
registration.
Analysis Prepared by : Sarah Weaver / B. & P. / (916) 319-3301
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