S 258 · 95th Congress · Sports and Recreation
Children and Youth Camp Safety Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare (Subsequently: Human Resources).(1977-01-14)
Plain Language Summary
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Children and Youth Camp Safety Act - Requires each youth camp operator to provide each camper safe and healthful conditions and adequate supervision to prevent injury. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate camp safety regulations within nine months of enactment of this Act. Provides that during a two-year period following promulgation and annually thereafter States may assume responsibility for development and enforcement of safety standards. Requires such States to submit plans for such development and enforcement. Grants the Secretary a right of disapproval of such plans. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance and consultative services to assist in the development and implementation of State plans. Permits the Secretary to make grants to States for the development of youth camp safety plans, to assist such States with plan initiation and training costs, and for the early operation and improvement of youth camp safety programs. Permits representatives of the Secretary to inspect youth camps and to investigate their records. Requires youth camp operators to file annual reports with the Secretary on accidents resulting in death, injury,…
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