In order to move forward the mission and public policy agenda of ACA, the public policy team is working on a number of initiatives related to federal laws and regulations. Educational information and updates are available on the followiing topics:
- State Laws for Camps - find out the camp related laws and regulations in your state
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Children and Nature - Healthy Kids Outdoors Act
- Community Parks Revitalization Act
- Criminal Background Checks - Child Protection Improvements Act
- Education Reform and Environmental Literacy - Every Student Succeeds Act
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector Accessibility Laws and Camps
- Health Care Reform - Impact on camps as employers
- Immigration Reform - Impact on camp cultural exchange programs
- Medical Marijuana Laws
- Pool and Spa Safety - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
- Public Lands Service Corps Act
- Tax Incentives for Employers who Hire Veterans - VOW to Hire Heroes Act
- Taxes - as a small business: American Taxpayer Relief Act Impact on Camps
- Transportation Issues