HB 2708
To allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) to revoke the coaching certificates of coaches who have been found guilty of illegally recruiting student athletes. The WVSSAC already has authority to regulate athletic events and extracurricular activities, and this bill strengthens that authority by explicitly granting the commission the power to suspend coaches’ credentials in cases of illegal recruitment. This measure aims to ensure fair competition and prevent unethical recruiting practices within West Virginia high school athletics.
Key provisions
- The WVSSAC can now revoke coaching certificates for coaches found guilty of illegal recruiting.
- The WVSSAC already has the authority to regulate athletic events and extracurricular activities.
- The commission’s rules regarding athletic regulations must be approved by the state board.
- Private and parochial schools can participate in interscholastic activities if they meet certain requirements and pay fees.
- Home-schooled students, Hope Scholarship Program participants, and those in microschools/learning pods can be eligible for participation under specific criteria.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC)
- Coaches in West Virginia high schools
- Student athletes in West Virginia high schools
- School administrators
- Parents of student athletes
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