AB 749 was signed into law earlier this week! Here's what this means for our state. AB 749 lays the groundwork for California to understand the statewide youth sports landscape better, who is participating, who is being left on the sidelines, and what barriers exist. This bill is a first step towards building a world where all kids have access to sport, play and movement and we can't wait for the work ahead.
Play Equity Fund
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The Play Equity Fund is a 501(c)3 public charity bringing the power of sports & structured play to all children.
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A 501(c)3 public charity, the Play Equity Fund was established by the LA84 Foundation in 2014 as its charitable partner and supports programs and actions to ensure all children have equal access to the transformative power of sport and structured play. The Play Equity Fund supports the sports-based youth development ecosystem for greater impact, raises awareness of inequities and develops partnerships to advocate for funding and sustainable solutions to ensure children in communities of color have access to pathways for lifelong well-being.
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Fernando Ramirez
Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer at LA84 Foundation/Play Equity Fund
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James Lopez III
Social Impact Expert | Assess | Organize | Strategize| Learn | Advance
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Shawn Jacks
Sports Partnerships & Impact Consultant | Program Manager | TeflonSwings | Champion of Diversity & Wellness in Sports
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Crenshaw High has new outdoor courts! 🏀🏀 In partnership with It's Bigger Than Us, LA84 Foundation, and the Play Equity Fund recently unveiled Crenshaw High School’s renovated outdoor basketball courts, made possible through our “Champions Educate Here” grants initiative, a legacy of the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship. Thank you to It's Bigger Than Us for the partnership to bring this to the Crenshaw community.
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We’re proud to share that AB 749, the Youth Sports for All Act, has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom! The Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken an important step in recognizing the vital role of sports and play in the lives of young people across California—in their development, their communities, and their futures. This milestone marks just the beginning of our journey. Reaching this point was only possible through the collaboration, advocacy, and dedication of countless organizations, athletes, coaches, and supporters who championed access to youth sports and play throughout this legislative session. A special thank you to Assemblymember Tina McKinnor for your leadership in authoring AB 749 and for your passion and commitment to youth across California. From all of us at the Play Equity Fund — thank you. #YouthSportsForAll #California
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We're in crunch time for AB 749, and we need your voice to help get this bill across the finish line. Today is your chance to get to the AB 749 Action Center and urge the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 749 into law. ➡️Take Action Here: https://lnkd.in/gZuN7g_w AB 749 is one step towards creating an equitable youth sports landscape across California and we are so close to making this bill a reality. Let's make this happen! #YouthSportsForAll #PlayEquity #California
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The last push for AB 749 is here! The deadline for Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 749 into law is less than a week away and your voice is more crucial than ever in helping getting this bill passed. Visit the Action Center today: https://lnkd.in/gZuN7g_w Urge Governor Newsom to sign the Youth Sports For All Act into law. #playequity #California #YouthSportsForAll
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We're excited to celebrate alongside the Susan Crown Exchange, Million Coaches Challenge, and 18+ partners: one million coaches trained in youth development practices. This milestone proves what’s possible when we invest in the adults who shape kids’ confidence, belonging, and joy in sport. See millioncoaches.org to learn more about this initiative. #WinningBeyondTheGame #PositiveYouthDevelopment #YouthMentalHealth #PlayEquity
One Million Coaches Trained. A Bold Vision Launched for Youth Sports. Today on #NationalCoachesDay, the Million Coaches Challenge celebrates a milestone shaping youth sports —1 million coaches trained in youth development practices. As part of this milestone, we’re also releasing two new resources to sustain momentum: 📘 A Practice Guide for Youth Sports Coaches: 12 Coaching Strategies to Support Positive Youth Development — 12 practical, research-backed strategies every coach can use to create safe and empowering environments for youth athletes. 📣 The Million Coaches Challenge Calls to Action: A Vision for Youth Sports Coaching — a bold agenda for the future of youth sports, organized around policy, organizational practice, narrative, and research. When we invest in coaches, we invest in kids, communities, and the future of sport. 🔗 Learn more and access both resources: https://lnkd.in/ehmqH2MM #MillionCoaches #WinningBeyondTheGame #PositiveYouthDevelopment #YouthSports
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AB 749 is almost to the finish line! Learn what Assemblymember Tina McKinnor's Youth Sports For All bill will do for California’s kids via NBCLA. Tell Governor Newsom to sign AB 749 into law. Visit our Action Center to send Governor Newsom a letter telling him to pass AB 749. It takes a few seconds and lets your voice be heard in supporting Youth Sports for All. Visit the Action Center here: https://lnkd.in/gZuN7g_w #PlayEquity | #YouthSportsForAll
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We’re building the future of youth sports in Long Beach. Launched in 2022 in partnership with Nike, the Future of Youth Sport Neighborhood Initiative has provided girls with sports opportunities, coach training, and resources in Watts and Boyle Heights. We’re excited to announce that this initiative has been extended to Long Beach, with orgs Books & Buckets, Khmer Girls in Action, 5-Eleven Hoops, and Boys & Girls Club Long Beach leading the way. Long Beach has always been a city of champions, and we’re ready to add to that tradition with these incredible organizations. Special thank you to the Office of Mayor Rex Richardson for supporting this initiative in Long Beach! Read more about the initiative here: https://lnkd.in/g-N5YxuW #PlayEquity #LongBeach #YouthSports #GirlsInSports
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CEO at LA84 Foundation | Leader in the Play Equity Movement | Corporate Board Member | Advocate for Youth Sports and Social Equity | Civic Trailblazer | Purveyor of Hope
When we set out to make AB 749 a reality in California, we were encouraged by the success of similar legislation in Illinois led by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA). Now, with AB 749 on Governor Newsom's desk, California is one step away from joining Illinois in passing meaningful legislation aimed at expanding access and governmental support for youth sports. I teamed up with 1984 Olympic legend and Laureus USA Board Chair Edwin Moses OLY in a Chicago Tribune op-ed to share why these efforts are a step forward for CA youth. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eZtksxKh Play Equity Fund | #PlayEquity #SportForGood #YouthSports
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Read the new op-ed from Olympic legend Edwin Moses OLY and Play Equity Fund President Renata Simril highlighting legislation in Illinois and California that addresses opportunities in sports and play, and why AB 749 marks a breakthrough moment for youth sports in CA. Thank you to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA) for their leadership in legislative efforts in Illinois and for joining us in advancing play equity! #PlayEquity #SportForGood #YouthSports
“Access to youth sports shouldn’t depend on ZIP code or income — yet for far too many young people it does." This Chicago Tribune piece, co-authored by our Board Chair Edwin Moses OLY and Play Equity Fund President Renata Simril, makes the case: to remove persistent barriers in youth sports, government investment is essential. At Laureus Sport for Good USA, we believe that everyone deserves the right to play. Huge thanks to our friends at Play Equity Fund for sharing this belief and leading with purpose—working to ensure opportunities, resources, and safe spaces are available to all kids. Together, we see sport as a powerful driver for equity, health, and community strength. Let’s keep pushing for policies and funding that lift up all youth — because when every child gets a chance to play, we all win. #SportForGood #YouthSports #PlayEquity #GovernmentSupport https://lnkd.in/dCN3iTNu