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California Bill Would Ban Tackle Football Before High School

California Bill Would Ban Tackle Football Before High School

Feb 12, 2018 Posted by: Cover Three Thirsty Admin

Two California lawmakers want to outlaw tackle football leagues until teenagers reach high school.

The lawmakers say delaying the start of high-contact elements of football would protect young people from long-term brain damage from repetitive blows to the head.

Democratic Assembly members Kevin McCarty of Sacramento and Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher of San Diego say children can learn the skills needed to succeed at the sport from flag football.

They say California has strengthened concussion protocols for youth sports but that’s not enough.

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Similar legislation has been introduced in Illinois and New York.