A bill to provide Federal financial and technical assistance to the States to encourage the development and implementation of youth camp safety plans and programs.
Camp Safety Incentive Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop and promulgate model youth camp safety standards within six months after the enactment of this Act.
Defines "youth camp" as any camp advertised as a youth camp; conducted for ten or more children under the age of 18; and operated for five or more consecutive days.
Authorizes Federal financial assistance to States for the development of State youth camp safety plans which include either penalties or loss of certification as a means of enforcement. Requires States receiving financial assistance under this Act to file annual accident reports with the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to make annual reports to the President and to the Congress. Terminates the assistance program established by this Act on September 30, 1980.
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
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