Requires certification for public school strength and conditioning coaches in South Carolina.

The bill mandates that all public school strength and conditioning coaches in South Carolina must hold a nationally recognized certification. This applies to individuals primarily responsible for developing, supervising, or leading strength and conditioning workouts. Certifications must be active before any funding is disbursed. Schools must submit annual reports to the Department of Education, including names of coaches, their certifications, and roles. The Department will provide professional development funding and create a public database of certified coaches.

Requires certification for public school strength and conditioning coaches in South Carolina.

The bill mandates that all public school strength and conditioning coaches in South Carolina must hold a nationally recognized certification. This applies to individuals primarily responsible for developing, supervising, or leading strength and conditioning workouts. Certifications must be active before any funding is disbursed. Schools must submit annual reports to the Department of Education, including names of coaches, their certifications, and roles. The Department will provide professional development funding and create a public database of certified coaches.