A Facebook page was set up by Adam Benas to help mobilize people against Texas Legislature Online Bill: SB 68.
Overzealous politicians are trying to “improve” gymnastics clubs by putting them under the same minimum standards required by day-care centers.
Stupid.
Senate Bill 68 overview:
If you have children who train 10 hours or more a week in your facility – you will be required to be child care licensed by the state of Texas. This licensing will require your facility to meet all the minimum standards set by child care licensing (most gyms will not be able to meet these requirements which will include bathroom sink/toilet ratios in compliance with child care standards, out door playground, Child Care certification of workers and director, sprinkler systems that not only meet building code but also meet child care standards and climbing structures with safety fall zones). Uneven bars would be considered a climbing structure and would not pass child care regulations. This bill passed the Senate Sub Committee unanimously yesterday. …
Facebook – Save Texas Gymnastics!
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